LiveGreen: Earth Month events in full swing

Earth Month is officially underway and LiveGreen does not want you to forget about the upcoming opportunities. They are all free to attend, have freebies and/or free services, and will leave you and the world a better place. Know all the details by clicking on the links below.

Join Peter Pellerito today at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater to learn some simple stretching techniques that can keep you active, make you feel better, and prevent pain. If you spend a good portion of the day sitting and doing the same thing (looking at a computer screen, for example), this is for you.

Seen the BCycle stations on campus? They are a great way to move across campus, run an errand, get lunch, or get a little exercise. Join us on Wednesday, April 17, in the student plaza, and we’ll give you a free membership. We’ll also have free helmets, free snacks, and free information, and you can ride an electric assist bicycle, which will be coming to a BCycle station near you.

We will celebrate Arbor Day (early) on April 19 with a tree planting, a tree and wildflower seed giveaway, and by having master gardener Susan Siebler on hand to answer your gardening questions.

It wouldn’t be Earth Month without the ever-popular (electronic, battery, techno trash) recycling/shredding event for your personal items. As before, we will host this on two days at different times to try and help fit a variety of schedules. Almost all items are free, but for costs and details (some of which have changed), please visit our website. We will still be collecting Little Free Library books, pop tabs, eyeglasses, and helping out the Maverick Food Pantry.

The RePurpose It Contest is back — with a twist. Projects must include periodical storage items no longer being used by the McGoogan Library. We have some creative entries — vote here to help determine a winner.

Want to have an impact without leaving your desk? Join our Drawdown EcoChallenge team. Select the topic area (everything from health to recycling to energy), pick your level of involvement, and earn points, win prizes and make the planet better. Friends and family members also are welcome to join our team.