Wednesday, April 22 marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. Towson University is celebrating the special milestone with a range of events and workshops.
“We encourage everyone to get outside and get involved on Earth Day,” said Campus Planning and Sustainability Manager Patricia Watson. “A mere 20 minutes outside can have a positive effect on mood and make you feel more energized.”
Students, faculty, and staff can get their dose of fresh air at the following free events on Wednesday:
- Goats in the Glen, Glen Woods near Smith Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Harmony Farm goats are back in the Glen and ready to munch on some invasives, like English ivy. Visit with our furry friends and learn about the benefits of this land management strategy. Rain date scheduled for April 24 (Arbor Day). - Stream Clean-Up, Towson Run Stream, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The ESS Club, in collaboration with Clean Water Action, brings you a Project Stream Clean Event for Towson Run. Meet at the walkway between Liberal Arts and Towson Garage at 11 a.m., and then head over to Towson Run Stream. Pizza and refreshments available to volunteers. - Joe’s Bike Repair, Freedom Square, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Broken bike? Bring it over to Joe’s Bike Repair to purchase the necessary parts and receive a complimentary bike repair. - Guided Nature Walk, Glen Woods Pavilion, 1 p.m.
Join faculty member Dr. Jim Hull on a relaxing nature walk, while learning about the beautiful flora and fauna in the Glen Woods. Grab a spot early- this walk is limited to 16 participants. - BikeMD Workshop, Freedom Square, 1 to 3 p.m.
Participate in a discussion about bike safety from the experts at Bike Maryland followed by a fun ride around campus. Don’t worry if you don’t have a bike- Campus Rec will be present to donate 8 bikes for the ride to students in need.
For more information visit the Go Green Facebook page or email gogreen@towson.edu.
