The Office of Sustainability (OoS) & the Institute for a Sustainable Earth (ISE) are pleased to announce the theme for this year’s Earth Month: “Mason Patriots for our Planet.” In addition, we’re partnering with EARTHDAY.ORG — the organization behind the global observance of Earth Day — for the second year in a row!
In April, the Mason Nation hosts many programs, events, and initiatives to celebrate Earth Month and exemplify our university’s commitment to a just and sustainable future for all. OoS and ISE are working together throughout Earth Month to encourage Mason Patriots to make an impact!

Murals at Mason & Mason Recreation present Yoga
April 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Mason Recreation & Murals at Mason are hosting outdoor yoga and Zumba classes in view of many gorgeous murals on campus.
- Outdoor yoga classes are held in two different locations on Mason’s Fairfax campus:
- The first location is the lawn between Innovation Hall and the School of Art in view of Maria Camia‘s stunning MARICAMA mural.
- The second location is outside the Office of Sustainability‘s Presidents Park Hydroponic Greenhouse in view of Sam Nester’s Arcadia installation.
- All yoga classes use the music from artist Sam Nester’s Arcadia installation, which is streaming live on Twitch, 24/7.
- Outdoor Zumba classes are held on the Skyline Quad in view of Imani Shanklin Roberts‘ beautiful Full Bellied Laughter mural painted outside the Skyline Fitness Center.
Virtual Participation:
- The Center for the Advancement of Well-Being is hosting Instagram Live videos of each event for virtual participation: @cwb_mason
Detailed Schedule (all times EDT):
- Yoga: April 5 at 2 pm, April 9 at 3 pm, April 13 at 5:30 pm, April 22 at 5:30 pm, April 28 at 12 pm
- Zumba: April 14 at 3 pm, April 20 at 2 pm, April 26 at 3 pm
Inspired? We are, so come join us to make an impact at Mason.
Volunteer or intern with the Office of Sustainability’s Greenhouse & Gardens program to learn about sustainable food production, help decrease Mason’s environmental impact with the ‘Green Residence‘ program from Campus Efficiencies, enroll in a ‘Green Leaf‘ course or program, or earn grant funding from the Patriot Green Fund.
Connect with the Institute for a Sustainable Earth. Join students, staff, and faculty in 17 Rooms U, a new initiative jointly led by ISE & the Business for a Better World Center to engage and actualize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) university-wide.
Fun fact: Mason was the first public institution in the state of Virginia to earn AASHE STARS Gold in 2014, and the Princeton Review, the Sierra Club, and others recognize our achievements. Read why we command their attention.
Join thousands of sustainability supporters and never miss out on everything you need to know by engaging with the Office of Sustainability @GreenGMU on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, and the Institute for a Sustainable Earth @GeorgeMasonISE on Twitter. @ us to show us some love and use #GreenGMU to showcase your sustainable impact!
Questions, thoughts, ideas?
Chat us up about Earth Month: gogreen@gmu.edu
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