Monday, April 10 at 12 noon
Tour a Recycling Plant
Ever wonder what happens to the recyclables collected on our campus? Their first stop is a Materials Recycling Facility in Westborough. Join us to see how the facility processes thousands of tons of recyclables each month. We have a strict limit of 10 guests for this trip, so please contact Kortni.Wroten@umassmed.edu ASAP if you would like to attend. Transportation via electric van is provided.
Thursday, April 13 at 10 a.m.
Bee Campus Interest Group
UMass Chan seeks to become an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of the pollinators responsible for one in every three bites of food we consume. Come learn about the Bee Campus Committee and how it will work together with the University to benefit pollinators.
Zoom link: https://umassmed.zoom.us/j/94606236352?pwd=blRsSFRDVEd0MnBySWp0ZFk0OVZyZz09
Friday, April 14 at 3 p.m.
Earth Month Clean Energy Series: What is micronuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is getting smaller and is opening up some big opportunities for the industry. A handful of microreactor designs are under development in the United States and could be ready to roll out within the next decade. Hear from MIT’s Jacobo Buongiorno about the strengths and challenges with integrating this technology.
Registration link: https://umassmed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_52tn056sRpe-nl1tuURxKA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Thursday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Take a Ride on the Smoothie Bike
It's a zero-carbon way to blend a delicious treat! The Office of Sustainability will be providing two flavors of free smoothies: avocado-spinach-apple, and strawberry-banana. Our Sustainability and Energy Manager will be there to tell you about ways to get involved with campus sustainability initiatives.
Where: Albert Sherman Center Café
Thursday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Green Labs Summit
UMass Chan’s Sustainability Office will host a summit to brainstorm ideas on greening our campus laboratories. The whole campus community, and particularly laboratory users, are invited to participate and share ideas on how we can act individually and collectively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This event is tied to UMass Chan’s overall decarbonization efforts. Plan to join for the full summit or drop in.
Where: UMass Chan Medical School Main School Building, S2-351
Thursday, April 20 at 1 p.m. (Rain date April 27, 1 p.m.)
Earth Day Outdoor Yoga
The actual Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to explore mindfulness, as we look for ways to give back to our life-sustaining planet. This is a special chance to develop lasting rituals in your yoga practice and in your life that nurture an eco-centric approach to everyday living and that have the potential to last all year round.
Where: UMass Chan campus basketball court
Friday, April 21 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Home Electronics Recycling Collection
The ever-popular home electronics recycling event will take place in the Biotech 5 parking lot. Bring your home electronic devices and appliances. Most items will be accepted for free, while some have small fees that must be paid by check or in cash. See here for items accepted and fees.
Where: Biotech 5 parking lot off Plantation Street.
Friday, April 21 at 3 p.m.
Earth Month Clean Energy Series: What’s all this hype about electrification?
Join GreenerU’s Chris Lewis in a lively discussion around heat pumps (air and ground), solar energy, RECs, and wind energy, and how these technologies could help UMass Chan meet its climate goals.
Registration link: https://umassmed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_glf9_hiTR4qKCB8VjnkV4A
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Saturday, April 22 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Earth Day Clean-up at Lakeview School in Worcester
UMass Chan team for Working for Worcester 2023 will be doing outdoor work (raking, planting flowers, spreading mulch, etc) at Lake View School, 133 Coburn Ave. in Worcester. Lunch (pizza and waters) will be provided to all volunteers. Organized by UMass Chan Office of Community and Government Relations.
Registration link: https://umassmed.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7LKbcFoIy5UK58
Friday, April 28 at 4 p.m.
Earth Month Clean Energy Series: Hydrogen energy.
Hydrogen, the most abundant chemical element, can be used to power vehicles, generate electricity, power industry, and heat our homes and campus. It could make a huge difference on our carbon emissions and will be critical to achieving net zero -- but can it work at UMass Chan? Join the Office of Sustainability and GreenerU in an informative webinar about the feasibility of hydrogen at UMass Chan.
Registration link: https://umassmed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vCbisp1NTBqD82lmSQMdsQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Clean-up Events Organized by
UMass Memorial Health
Anchored in Our Community program
Worcester’s Regional Environmental Council (REC) Annual Earth Day Cleanup
Saturday, April 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon Cook Out After: noon - 2 p.m.; REC Office & YouthGROW Farm
Where: 122 Austin Street, Worcester
Sign-up: Complete this form by Friday, April 14
For info: Contact Patti Tricomi
Marlborough Project Clean Sweep
Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon (rain date April 23, noon -3 p.m.)
Where: Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union Street Please bring gloves, trash bags will be provided
Sign-up: Complete this form by Friday, April 14
For info: Contact Ellen Carlucci
North County Cleanup
Wednesday, April 26, 4p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Flat Rock/Crocker Conservation Area, Fitchburg (Entrance is located behind the Simonds-Sinon Building, 275 Nichols Street, Fitchburg - Follow signs to Flat Rock Trail)
Sign-up: Complete this form by Friday, April 21
For info: Contact Therese Larose
Beautify Southbridge
Saturday, April 29, 8:30 a.m. to noon (rain date April 30)
Where: Southbridge Town Hall, 41 Elm Street Trash bags, gloves & refreshments will be provided
Sign-up: Complete this form by Friday, April 21
For info: Contact Melissa Rossi