Earth Month
Earth Day 2025 is Tuesday, April 22. This year’s global Earth Day theme is "Our Power, Our Planet," emphasizing the crucial role of renewable energy in combating climate change and securing a sustainable future for all.
Over the years, BSU has advanced from days to a dedicated week, to now an entire month of celebration known as Earth Month. The Office of Sustainability, C4, our BSU Student Green Ambassadors, our external partner - Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, and other campus & community groups welcome ALL to help us celebrate EARTH MONTH.
Events
April 5
BSU Treelay Planting Event
- BSU Campus between the Track and football stadium area
- 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
BSU will be part of a historic, regional, one day relay-style tree planting day focused on restoring our local forests. Work with other BSU community volunteer partners to help beautify our campus and continue to make it more environmentally sustainable by lowering our carbon footprint. Treelay will engage local community members to play a role in the health of their lands and waters. The event is sponsored by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.
April 9
The True Cost of Fashion: Eat & Learn Discussion
• CNSMN Room 1220
• 12 p.m.
Did you know that your clothes have an impact on the environment and human rights across the globe, and especially in black and brown communities? Join us for an interactive discussion on the impact of the fashion industry on the planet. We will explore what sustainable fashion means and how to integrate it into our own closets.
*Light refreshments will be provided
Register for the Sustainable Fashion Seminar
Tags: Education
April 14
Maryland Climate Teach-In Kick Off
- Cecil County School of Technology
- 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Program 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
*Transportation IS provided from BSU campus
The 2025 Climate Teach-In will officially kick off on April 14 at the Cecil County School of Technology, following a successful similar event last year at Annapolis High School where the BSU Green Ambassadors attended and were the only college present. First held in 2023, the Maryland Climate Teach-In provides a flexible and engaging framework for educators to inspire students of all ages across the state to explore climate change and solutions in their classrooms.
The event will consist of keynote speakers, rejuvenating yoga & meditation, and a panel discussion featuring Maryland Commission on Climate Change officials.
Tags: Education, mentorship
April 17
Peace Park Spruce Up
- Peace Park (BSU campus behind Haley Hall near tennis and basketball courts)
- 12 - 2 p.m.
As a community service effort-- all BSU members are invited to join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to engage in outdoor activities that will restore the beauty of Peace Park ready for Spring and Summer. Activities may include mulching, weeding, watering, and nearby trash pick-up.
Tags: Community Service
April 24
PG SEAS (Student Environmental Alliance Summit) at BSU
- MLK Building Auditorium
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
BSU serves as host for the 3rd year to an annual Prince George’s County-wide summit featuring a day of presentations, interactive rotations around the campus, dynamic speakers and fun, enriching experiences. The event is focused on PGCPS high school students to expose them to career options, leadership and advocacy activities and contemporary environmental research.
Tags: Education/mentorship
April 25
Earth Day Celebration
- Peace Park (BSU campus behind Haley Hall near tennis and basketball courts)
- 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
A celebration of Earth Day with the opportunity to ‘disconnect’ from electronic devices, enjoy nature, and celebrate Earth Day with music with a DJ, FREE food trucks, games, educational activities & more!
Tags: Recreation, Entertainment
April 30
Biodiversity in Our Backyard: Meditative nature walk across from campus!
- Lot I (near the street & corner of Lot J)
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m..