Earth Day is coming up on Monday, April 22.
To celebrate, the University of Nevada, Reno is holding events through the rest of the month that focus on sustainability.
From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, the Graduate Student Association and volunteers will be planting flowers in the 15th street roundabout. Volunteers will take one-to-two-hour shifts.
From noon to three p.m., Earth Day Fest, Planet vs. Plastic will take place at the Joe Crowley Student Union (JCSU) Gateway Plaza.
Participants will be asked to take a pledge and share their plans to help make "Silver and Blue the New Green." They will receive a pledge pin or sticker for doing so.
The event will also include a Farmers Market, coaster painting, free plants and the chance to win a free bike.
From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Sierra Hall Garden Patio, the Sierra Hall Leadership Council will teach gardening skills.
Supplies and materials will be provided.
On Wednesday, April 24, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the JCSU Gateway Plaza, there will be a thrift shop event.
Participants can bring gently used clothing to swap during this event.
On Friday, April 26 from 3:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., bike riders will meet at the JCSU Gateway Plaza for a ride to Mayberry Landing and back.
You can RSVP for the bike ride at this link. Participants are required to bring their own bike and helmet.
For details on these events and more, you can visit this link.
“Earth Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate our natural world,” said Phoebe Judge, sustainability manager for the University. “Big or small, individual actions can make a difference and we’re asking the Wolf Pack to pledge one Earth-friendly action. This can be as simple as riding your bike, using less water, or turning off the lights.”
