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Last week, April 17-24, the Grinnell College EcoHouse celebrated Earth Week with a week of celebration and education. We had a fabulous time working with other campus groups to raise environmental awareness in a fun way. Thanks to all who hosted events and participated!

The schedule of events was as follows:

Saturday April 17th "Think Globally, Act Locally: Local Foods and Music Festival" Mac Field, 12:00-4:00 PM

Tasty local foods and music by campus bands Unknown Assailant, Strap-on Zombie, Opiate, The New Zero, and Allie Joelle.

(Rain Location: PEC South Gym)

Monday April 19th "Growing Sustainably? A panel discussion on rural and urban development in Iowa" Forum South Lounge, 7:30 PM

Changes in land use have a myriad of impacts on Iowa's land and people. This panel, sponsored by the Center for Prairie Studies, will address the impacts of residential and commercial development on Iowa's communities, farmland and natural areas. Four panel members (Ted Rapp , Bill Menner, Tim Mason, and a member of the Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization) will provide a variety of perspectives on development issues followed by a discussion and an opportunity for audience members to ask questions.

Tuesday April 20th Francis Thicke presents "Meeting the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Agriculture Today" JRC 101, 7:00-8:00pm Followed by desert social at EcoHouse (1130 East Street, Across the street from James and Cleveland Hall)

Francis Thicke, an organic dairy farmer from Fairfield, will discuss the challenges facing agriculture relative to energy and climate change and how we need to move agriculture towards greater being more sustainable.

Thursday April 22nd Office of Sustainability Forum Noyce 2022, 7:00 PM

Information and group discussion on creating an Office of Sustainability at Grinnell College. Cookies and snacks will be provided.

Earth Week Film Screening: "Gimme Green" Forum Beach, 9:00-9:30 PM Followed by a short discussion of the film

Gimme Green is a humorous look at the american obsession with the residential lawn and the effects it has on our environment, wallets, and outlook on life.

(Rain location: Forum South Lounge)

Saturday April 24th Dorm Environmental Coordinators' Earth Week Scavenger Hunt 10:00am-12:00pm Begins in front of EcoHouse (1130 East Street, across the street from James and Cleveland)