Earth Month 2024
Earth Month 2024 is all set!
Take a look below to view the entire Earth Month Calendar!
Follow the Office of Campus Sustainability on social media for updates and annoucements! We offer multiple educational and hands on approaches to being sustainable at home! Also, read an educational article highlighting the environmental stance BGSU has taken over the last 5 decades, "BGSU Rallies around Earth Day". View our Earth Month Event Flyer!
Friday Night Lights
Friday, April 5, 12, & 19 | 6:30 PM
Union Theater (outside entry doors)
This is the last chance for the year to reduce energy usage and our carbon footprint by turning off lights in buildings. Registration is required for each date. To register, visit out BGSUserves page:
Electronics Recycling Drive
Saturday, April 6 | 9 AM - 1 PM
Slater Family Ice Arena Parking Lot
This is your chance to recycle a wide variety of old, outdated, unwanted or broken electronic devices! If it has a plug, we'll most likely accept it; some items not accepted. For details on acceptable items, visit: bgsu.edu/ewaste
When You Move Out, Don't Throw It Out (WYMO)
Tuesday, April 9 - Sunday, April 27
Residence Hall Lobbies, Greek Townhouses, Union Lobby, Market Locations
Donate clothing, non-perishable food, and anything else still useable to benefit those in need in WYMO collection boxes! Boxes will be in place until the Res Halls close for the year. For more details on acceptable items, visit: bgsu.edu/wymo
Tree Planting Service Projects
Tuesday/Thursday, April 9, 16, 18 | 1 PM
See BGSUserves for Locations
Help us plant a row of native Ohio trees! Registration on BGSUserves is required to volunteer. See all opportunities on our page here:
Annual Eco Fair
Wednesday, April 10 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Outside Education Building - North
See live animals (Bald Eagle, Hawks, Owls, reptiles, flying squirrels, etc.), try slacklining, grab a free plant, see electric vehicles, checkout environmental information tables and displays, and more! The location is the outdoor corridor on the north side of Education. We will NOT be in the Union Oval this year, but just down the sidewalk from it. Don't miss this free event!
(Rain Location: Olscamp 101 A)
Bloomfest
Saturday, April 13 | 5 - 9 PM
Maurer Center Atrium
Free live music, games, educational tables and firepits! Food and raffle tickets for great prizes available for purchase. Don't miss this amazing event co-sponsored by Environmental Action Group and Music Industry Club.
Slippery Elm Trail Bike Tour
Sunday, April 14 | 1 - 4 PM
Begins from Reed St. Bike Garage
Join us on a free springtime bike ride as we embark down the Slippery Elm Trail and back with the Outdoor Adventure Club. The start of the bike ride will be from 517 E Reed St, the BGSU Bike Rental Garage. Helmets encouraged. Weather dependent. No bike? We have some FREE rentals available. Register and let us know if you need a bike or will be bringing your own!
Sustainability & Storytelling Panel
Monday, April 15 | 3 - 4 PM
Olscamp 113
Dive into the heart of environmentalism with a twist—where narrative meets nature, and storytelling sparks sustainable change. This Earth Month, we uncover the untapped potential of stories to inspire a sustainable mindset across diverse audiences. Join us for a dynamic exploration of how storytelling can catalyze environmental action! Featuring esteemed panelists from BGSU departments and the broader community, including History, Chemistry, English, SEES, and Alex Goetz (‘13) of the award-winning Running Wild Media, and more! Free & open to all.
Environmental Messages Tour - Live
Monday, April 15 - 22
All Throughout Campus
Take a walking sustainability tour at your leisure. Look for the orange A-frame signs throughout campus with informative environmental messages about our buildings, landscaping, operations and outdoor features.
Last Day of WYMO
Last Day of WYMO
End of Day, Saturday, April 27 | When Buildings Close at 10 AM
Residence Hall Lobbies, Greek Townhouses, Union Lobby, Market Locations
Before you move out, be sure to donate any and all unwanted items to BGSU's WYMO program where it will get new life going to a charitable organization or as an item in the Campus ReStore next year.
Items that WYMO collects include:
- Clothing/shoes of any kind
- Non-perishable food (use up those extra falcon dollars to buy food to donate!)
- Personal items/toiletries
- Electronics and kitchen appliances
- Household items
- Books
- Games
- Sporting goods
- Small furniture
- Decorations/whatnots
- Cleaning/office supplies
- ANYTHING still usable that anyone who is moving out of their residence hall, Greek townhouse, or apartment is willing to donate!
Updated: 04/12/2024 04:54PM