Earth Fest
Earth Fest consists of 16 days of events and volunteer opportunities throughout the month of April to help raise awareness about climate change and sustainability issues. Check out the events below!
UIdeas
Thursday, April 11th. 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Administration Auditorium.
An interdisciplinary symposium headed by students, for students that highlights the academic passions and research of various UI faculty. There will be local, seasonal drinks and appetizers for attendees.
» Questions? Wieteke Holthuijzen
Thursday, April 11th. 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Administration Auditorium.
An interdisciplinary symposium headed by students, for students that highlights the academic passions and research of various UI faculty. There will be local, seasonal drinks and appetizers for attendees.
» Questions? Wieteke Holthuijzen
Enjoy Your Meal Screening
Wednesday, April 17th. 7:00pm- 9:00pm. Kenworthy Theater (508 S Main St)
Brought to you by The Sustainable Environment Commision. This film follows the origin of a meal prepared by renowned chefs. It traces not only where the ingredients are coming from, but also stresses the impact on local life. The food on our plate tells a bigger story than we initially knew.
» Questions? Andy Boyd
Wednesday, April 17th. 7:00pm- 9:00pm. Kenworthy Theater (508 S Main St)
Brought to you by The Sustainable Environment Commision. This film follows the origin of a meal prepared by renowned chefs. It traces not only where the ingredients are coming from, but also stresses the impact on local life. The food on our plate tells a bigger story than we initially knew.
» Questions? Andy Boyd
Switch Screening
Thursday, April 18th. 4:00pm - 7:15pm. SUB Borah Theater (2nd Floor).
An award-winning film, Switch explores the world's leading energy sites, cutting through the confusion and exposing the path to our energy future. Movie screening at 4:00pm with a discussion panel to follow.
» Questions? Tessa Jilot
Thursday, April 18th. 4:00pm - 7:15pm. SUB Borah Theater (2nd Floor).
An award-winning film, Switch explores the world's leading energy sites, cutting through the confusion and exposing the path to our energy future. Movie screening at 4:00pm with a discussion panel to follow.
» Questions? Tessa Jilot
Larry Ellingson Third Street Gallery Exhibit
Friday, April 19. 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Third Street Gallery (206 East Third Street)
Join us for the newest exhibit at the Third Street Gallery titled Larry Ellingson. This exhibit begins April 19, 2013 runs through May 24, 2013. The gallery opening reception will be April 19, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The Larry Ellingson exhibit features lost and found sculpture art. Third Street Gallery is located on the second and third floors of Moscow City Hall at 206 East Third Street Moscow, ID. Gallery hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
» Questions? DJ Scallorn
Friday, April 19. 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Third Street Gallery (206 East Third Street)
Join us for the newest exhibit at the Third Street Gallery titled Larry Ellingson. This exhibit begins April 19, 2013 runs through May 24, 2013. The gallery opening reception will be April 19, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The Larry Ellingson exhibit features lost and found sculpture art. Third Street Gallery is located on the second and third floors of Moscow City Hall at 206 East Third Street Moscow, ID. Gallery hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
» Questions? DJ Scallorn
Buy Local Moscow Brewfest
Friday, April 19th. 5:00pm - 9:00pm. 1912 Center (412 E 3rd St)
Brought to you by Buy Local Moscow. Looking for a fun event for Mom's weekend? Then join us to taste some of Moscow's finest beers! Come learn, explore, and socialize with several local brewers while learning about local sustainable practices for brewing beer.
» Questions? Louise Russell
Friday, April 19th. 5:00pm - 9:00pm. 1912 Center (412 E 3rd St)
Brought to you by Buy Local Moscow. Looking for a fun event for Mom's weekend? Then join us to taste some of Moscow's finest beers! Come learn, explore, and socialize with several local brewers while learning about local sustainable practices for brewing beer.
» Questions? Louise Russell
Get Rooted
Saturday, April 20th. 11:00am - 1:00 pm
Get Rooted is replanting the Palouse prairie with native trees, shrubs, and ground cover. We will teach the importance of native tree planting and demonstrate the proper tree planting procedures. Then it's time to get DIRTY! Get Rooted is a fun and interactive way to spend part of your day.
» Want to Volunteer? Alex Rheault
Saturday, April 20th. 11:00am - 1:00 pm
Get Rooted is replanting the Palouse prairie with native trees, shrubs, and ground cover. We will teach the importance of native tree planting and demonstrate the proper tree planting procedures. Then it's time to get DIRTY! Get Rooted is a fun and interactive way to spend part of your day.
» Want to Volunteer? Alex Rheault
Trashy Fashion Show, Recycled Art Showing
Saturday, April 20th. 5:00pm - 9:00pm. East Side Marketplace (1420 S Blaine St)
Brought to you by Buy Local Moscow. Join us for an evening full of fun fashion and art- all from recycled materials!
» Questions? Louise Russell
Saturday, April 20th. 5:00pm - 9:00pm. East Side Marketplace (1420 S Blaine St)
Brought to you by Buy Local Moscow. Join us for an evening full of fun fashion and art- all from recycled materials!
» Questions? Louise Russell
Student Water Summit
Monday, April 22nd. 7:00pm - 9:00pm. SUB Ballroom (2nd Floor).
Brought to you by the Graduate and Professional Student Association. Learn how over-consumption is affecting our water supply and quality. The event will highlight research on the ecological impacts of water consumption, and the social and legal constructs involved, with a focus on the Moscow, Lewiston, and Troy areas. Speakers: Steve Robischon, Jon Treasure, Barbera Cosens, & Brian Kennedy.
» Questions? Jon Treasure
Monday, April 22nd. 7:00pm - 9:00pm. SUB Ballroom (2nd Floor).
Brought to you by the Graduate and Professional Student Association. Learn how over-consumption is affecting our water supply and quality. The event will highlight research on the ecological impacts of water consumption, and the social and legal constructs involved, with a focus on the Moscow, Lewiston, and Troy areas. Speakers: Steve Robischon, Jon Treasure, Barbera Cosens, & Brian Kennedy.
» Questions? Jon Treasure
Merge
Tuesday, April 23rd. 10:00am - 4:00pm. Commons Pavillion.
Merge is an opportunity for the community to learn how U-Idaho and Moscow are actively promoting alternative transportation. Come check out our "green car show" and get your bike fixed with the local bike shops. Live music, bike tune ups, car show and more. UISC grant recipient Ryan McGrath will be conducting a survey and any participating students can get a free pedometer or lanyard and be entered to win one of three iPods or a bike!
» Questions? Keaghan Caldwell
Tuesday, April 23rd. 10:00am - 4:00pm. Commons Pavillion.
Merge is an opportunity for the community to learn how U-Idaho and Moscow are actively promoting alternative transportation. Come check out our "green car show" and get your bike fixed with the local bike shops. Live music, bike tune ups, car show and more. UISC grant recipient Ryan McGrath will be conducting a survey and any participating students can get a free pedometer or lanyard and be entered to win one of three iPods or a bike!
» Questions? Keaghan Caldwell
Green Lunches
Wednesday, April 24th. 12:30pm- 1:30pm. Commons Clearwater Room.
A discussion panel will discuss the logic and motivation for choosing short-term economics over long-term sustainability. Moscow Mayor Nancy Chaney will facilitate. Food will be served.
» Questions? Tessa Jilot
Wednesday, April 24th. 12:30pm- 1:30pm. Commons Clearwater Room.
A discussion panel will discuss the logic and motivation for choosing short-term economics over long-term sustainability. Moscow Mayor Nancy Chaney will facilitate. Food will be served.
» Questions? Tessa Jilot
Cake Court
Wednesday, April 24th. 10:00am-12:00pm. Commons Food Court.
Brought to you by Sodexo. Teams will compete to decorate cakes made with local ingredients in an environmental theme. Students help choose the champion, but everyone wins because all in attendance get to eat the finished cakes!
» Questions? Stephanie Payne
Wednesday, April 24th. 10:00am-12:00pm. Commons Food Court.
Brought to you by Sodexo. Teams will compete to decorate cakes made with local ingredients in an environmental theme. Students help choose the champion, but everyone wins because all in attendance get to eat the finished cakes!
» Questions? Stephanie Payne
Polar Bears
Thursday, April 25th. 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Administration Auditorium.
Come listen to speaker Dr. Amstrup who is the chief scientist for Polar Bear International (PBI) where he serves as an advocate for polar bears and climate change mitigation.
» Questions? Wieteke Holthuijzen
Thursday, April 25th. 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Administration Auditorium.
Come listen to speaker Dr. Amstrup who is the chief scientist for Polar Bear International (PBI) where he serves as an advocate for polar bears and climate change mitigation.
» Questions? Wieteke Holthuijzen
Waste Not, Want Not
Friday, April 26th. 11:00am - 2:00pm. Commons Clearwater-Whitewater Room.
Come take a trip through time and see firsthand how upcycling has been apart of our culture for a long time. At this event you will have the opportunity to make upcycled storage bags, t-shirt bags, magazine envelopes, and magazine coasters.
» Questions? Keaghan Caldwell
Friday, April 26th. 11:00am - 2:00pm. Commons Clearwater-Whitewater Room.
Come take a trip through time and see firsthand how upcycling has been apart of our culture for a long time. At this event you will have the opportunity to make upcycled storage bags, t-shirt bags, magazine envelopes, and magazine coasters.
» Questions? Keaghan Caldwell