Earth Week 2013 will continue the Mason tradition of featuring exciting speakers, workshops, volunteer opportunities, film screenings, and more. Programming is part of a month long celebration of Mason’s commitment to sustainability, but includes two dedicated weeks of unique programming.
Please check back soon for updated schedule information for 2013!
Scroll down to learn more and register for all of the Earth Week events that are taking place throughout the month.
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Monday, April 1st, 2013
An Evening with Phil Radford, Executive Director of Greenpeace USA
When: 6:00 pm
Sponsored by: George Mason University School of Public Policy, Center for Policy and Environment
Where: Founders Hall, Room 602, Arlington Campus
Mr. Radford will give an overview of the history and mission of Greenpeace, and will discuss Greenpeace’s position among its peer environmental groups in the USA. He will also speak to current Greenpeace initiatives, as well as his background and what it’s like to run a high profile national environmental non-profit.
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
 Designing Resilience in a Black Swan World
When: 7:00 pm
Sponsored by: English Department and Office of Sustainability
Where: Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III, Fairfax Campus
Professor David W. Orr, the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College, will discuss the challenges of living on a planet transformed by climate change for the first annual Vernon and Marguerite Gras Lecture on Interpretation, Nature, and Nature.
Parking available at Mason Pond Parking Deck. For more info, contact Professor Robert Matz
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
Pizza & Perspectives Event: Earth, Wind, and Fire: The State of Renewable Energy Policy in 2013
When: 6:00 pm
Sponsored by: University Life
Where: Founder's Hall, Multi-purpose room, Arlington Campus
In this panel discussion, experts from the world of renewable energy will speak about their particular technologies and the current state and future of clean energy in America. Panel includes:
- Linda Church Ciocci, Executive Director, National Hydropower Association
- Tom Kimbis, Vice-President of Strategy & External Affairs/General Counsel, Solar Energy Industries Association
- Noah Ginsberg, Communications Associate, American Council on Renewable Energy
- Moderator: Peter Anderson, GMU Graduate Student
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
Global conservation through the lens: National Geographic photographers share their vision and art
When: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: JC Dewberry North
National Geographic-associated conservation photographers will talk about how their art informs, supports and intertwines with global conservation.
Questions? Email Prof. Sylvia K. Vitazkova at svitazko@gmu.edu
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Re-Envisioning Sustainability: Exploring Intersections
When: 12:00-1:00pm
Sponsored by: LGBTQ Resources, AE Green
Where: University Hall 3300, Fairfax Campus
With the intention of creating the space for an informal discussion about how identity in various forms intersects with a commitment to Sustainability, students,
faculty, and staff will be
encouraged to attend this
brown bag already thinking.
Together we’ll explore the
sustainability communities
that necessarily intersect
with our own identities; we
will highlight intersection
examples for people,
projects, and organizations,
and discuss how multiple
communities may work
together to create a more
sustainable Mason and also
a more just society. This event is a part of Earth Week and Pride Week events.
Monday, April 15th, 2013
Say No to Bottled H2O
When: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Founder's Hall Auditorium, Arlington
View the award-winning documentary, "Bag It," then hear from a panel of experts and take part in the discussion on why our environment and pocketbooks will benefit from kicking the single-use bottled water habit. Panelists will represent the Washington Aqueduct, Arlington County and The Nature Conservancy. The panel moderator is Jay Fisette, Vice Chair, Arlington County Board.
TUESDAY, April 16th, 2013
 Leave No Trace Awareness Training Workshop
When: 1:00-2:00 pm
Sponsored by: AE Green
Where: University Hall 3300, Fairfax Campus
Learn about the seven Leave No Trace principles and learn how to experience nature responsibly. Practicing Leave No Trace helps reduce impact on our planet.
Earn Continuing education units! Certificates will be awarded for participation in the workshop! For more information about Leave No Trace visit, lnt.org.
RSVP: email dwaxman[at]gmu.edu
Sunday, April 21st, 2013
2013 Arlington Earth Week Community Fair
Operation Rain Barrel
The Arlington Green Patriot Award
When: 12:00-4:30pm
Sponsored by:University Life, Community Relations, Office of Sustainability
Where: Mason's Arlington Campus, Founders Hall Plaza, 3351 Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA 22201
 Join us for this year's Arlington Earth Week Community Fair featuring the Green Living Expo on Sunday, April 21, 2013, noon-4:30 p.m. at George Mason University's Arlington Campus. The fair will feature eco-friendly exhibits showcasing ways to live a more green lifestyle, including energy conservation, sustainable food and eco-friendly transportation and more!
Plus Mason's programs will include several exciting features such as
The fair will be held on the plaza in front of Mason's eco-friendly building, Founders Hall with additional space inside our state-of-the-art Multipurpose Room. The event will be FREE to attend, open to the entire Arlington community and a great way to celebrate Earth Day 2013.
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Monday, April 22, 2013
 Earth Day Celebration at Prince William Campus
When: 10:00-2:00pm
Sponsored by: University Life at Prince William Campus
Where: Bull Run Hall Walkway, Prince William Campus
The Earth Day Celebration of 2013 at Prince William is a program to encourage the students, faculty, and staff to come together and take care of the community garden at the Prince William Campus and upkeep the surrounding campus environment. This is a collaborative event where University Life is looking to educate students, faculty, and staff about the community garden and encourage them to participate in the caring, nurturing, and harvesting of flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables on the Prince William Campus. The goal of Earth Day is to excite students, faculty, and staff about the green initiatives and educate them about ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle and get involved in their community.
 Terra Secundum Environmental Engagement through Visual and Performing Arts at Fairfax Campus
When: 7:00-9:00pm
Sponsored by: Office of Sustainability, Mason School of Art, NOVA Music Department
Where: Johnson Center Cinema, Fairfax Campus
Emerging and established artists will be displaying visual and performance art based on themes of sustainability and ecology. Guests are encouraged to dress in 'thrift store couture' as there will be an eco-fashion element of the evening. Free for students with ID - suggested $5 donation.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
 Where the Trail Ends Fim Screening
When: 7:00-9:00pm
Sponsored by: Mason Cycling Club and Mason Transportation
Where: Johnson Center Cinema, Fairfax Campus
Mason Cycling Club and Mason Transportation will be holding a film screening about extreme mountain biking.
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Sustainability LLC Movie Extravaganza
When: 7:00-9:00pm
Sponsored by: Sustainability LLC
Where: Johnson Center Cinema, Fairfax Campus
Sustainability LLC Movie Night Extravaganza is a night to promote the LLC during Earth Week. This event will share sustainable ideas and knowledge with students and staff outside of the LLC, as well as show the film The Lorax.
Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Sustainable Foods Day
When: 9:00am-10:00pm
Sponsored by: GMU Organic Garden Association (GOGA)
Where: Potomac Heights Vegetable Garden and Research Hall 163, Fairfax Campus
Sustainable Foods Day will include a seedling sale, garden work party, and farmer's panel (Research Hall 163) that evening. We are working on screening a film to present that evening after the farmer's panel.
 New Farmer Pathways: Local Farmers Share Success Stories and How You Can Grow the Local Food Movement
When: 6:00-8:00 pm
Sponsored by: Office of Sustainability, GOGA, Future Harvest CASA
Where: Research Hall 163, Fairfax Campus
Whether you are interested in working on a farm for a summer, thinking about becoming a farmer, or if you just want to hear some great farmer tales, come to New Farmer Pathways, a fun panel presentation coinciding with Earth Week and Sustainable Food Day at George Mason.
Friday, April 26th, 2013
Mason Day
12:00- 9:00pm
Patriot Activities Council and Office of Student Involvement
Where: Fairfax Campus Lot L
![]( "Mason Day")
Come check out one of the biggest events of the year! On April 26, head out to Lot L behind the Patriot Center for free food, carnival rides, midway games, and live entertainment. Admission is free for Mason students, faculty, and staff with a valid ID.
SATURDAY, April 27th, 2013
Woodtrail Farm Tour and Hike
2:00- 6:00pm
GMU Organic Garden Association (GOGA)
Where: Woodtrail Farm, 19643 Woodtrail Road, Round Hill, VA 20141
Come join us for a tour of a working farm and a hike. This farm does not use antibiotics, additives, or pesticides on its animals. In addition, no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are used on its pastures. The farm has healthful meat from humanly raised animals. For more information, check out the farm's website. Contact John Bailey at woodtrailfarm@rstarmail.com for more information.
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