The month of April is the first full month of spring, the month of Earth Day, the end of another school year and the beginning of summer break for students!. With so much going on, the UNF Environmental Center has organized a whole month of activities, talks and events that help bring focus to the impact we have both as individuals and as a university. As we move out and into another wonderful year at UNF, we should look back and see what we can do to reduce impact for the next year. Please join us at any (or all!) of our events, which are free and open to everyone. 

Clothing Swap and Recycle Drive at Market Days

The conclusion of Green Revolution will be on the last Market Days of the year. On that day we will be having a clothing swap for students to get rid of closet clutter, without having to throw any items away. Also we will be collecting old tennis shoes to be recycled into running tracks, like the one in our new Wellness Center! Lastly, we are collecting any old or broken electronics (batteries, cell phones, iPods, etc.) to recycle.

Student, faculty and staff are encouraged to bring their items to the Market Days Event, but we will accept early donations at the Environmental Center (1/2200).
 

Wednesday April 18, 2012 at Market Days (10:00-2:00 p.m.) Student Union Courtyard

Osprey Eco-Films Presents King Corn with Filmmaker Curt Ellis

Curt Ellis, the award winning filmmaker and FoodCorps cofounder, is coming to UNF to give a short talk followed by the screening of his documentary King Corn. 

   

Tuesday April 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the UNF Fine Arts Center, Recital Hall.

 

 Osprey Ec0-Films Presents Ghost Bird

Friday April 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the UNF Fine Arts Center, Recital Hall

 

Environmental Dinner Debate

Come enjoy an engaging panel discussion about current environmental issues. The event will take place over dinner, which is provided by the Environmental Center. 

 

Monday April 9, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Room 3703

 

Introduction to Permaculture Workshop

April 9 & 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the UNF Organic Garden (near parking services and Eco-Adventures)

Recyclemania Wrap-Up Party

The 2012 Recyclemania Competition is coming to a close and it is time celebrate our achievements! Join us in announcing the 2012 Dorm Competition winners and enjoy some free BBQ (Vegetarian options will be available). Afterwards the Environmental Center will have an outdoor screening of the documentary Dive!  

 

Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m at the Villages basketball courts

Florida Native Plant Society Workshop

The Florida Native Plant Society will be hosting a number of Florida native plant workshops at UNF. In addition there will be a native plant and book sale during the event, which is free and open to the public.
 

Saturday April 28, 2012 at 10:00-2:30 p.m. Student Union Auditorium