Join Us!
Join us on the beautiful campus of James Madison University for a week-long celebration of Earth Day 2008! From April 13th – 19th, tell us what Earth Day means to you, listen to the stories and experiences of others, and engage in activities to learn what you can do to protect our planet’s resources. Highlights of the week’s events include: a GO GREEN Ride and Drive Expo, “hands-on” learning stations for kids, a 3-D visualization theatre presentation of the Earth, a free community light bulb distribution sponsored by Wal-Mart, and a music festival featuring area bands.
For further details about these exciting events and more, refer to the Earth Week agenda below or at www.cisat.jmu.edu/earthfest2008. Visit http://www.jmu.edu/map/ for a map of the JMU campus and call 540-568-2766 with any questions. Earth Week events are a collaborative effort provided by the Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES), JMU Green, Laughing Dog, Wal-Mart, Q101-FM, EARTH, SHENAIR, SDS, Chanello’s Pizza, CCM, and UPB. All activities are free and open to the community. So grab a friend or bring the kids. We promise—going green has never been more fun!
JMU Earth Fest Agenda (April 13 – 19, 2008)
Sunday April 13 |
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tree Mile 5K Run/Walk
Location: Starting at the Festival Lawn
Early registrants get free Earth Day t-shirts. All proceeds go to Pennies of Promise. Contact macklc@jmu.edu for more info.
2:00 p.m.
Free showing of “The 11th Hour”
Location: Grafton Stovall
A documentary starring Leonardo DiCaprio on climate chaos and the need for change. |
Monday April 14 |
4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Science on a Sphere – Open to the Community - FREE
Location: Memorial Hall, 5510 (Old Harrisonburg High School Building)
As a special event celebrating Earth Day, JMU will once again open its 3-D visualization theater--Science on a Sphere (SOS)--to the public. SOS projects animated images onto a unique six-foot diameter, spherical movie screen. No reservations are necessary and seating is limited to the first 49 people. Please arrive 10 minutes in advance as no late admissions can be accommodated. For more information on this event, please call 568-2766 or email radochlm@jmu.edu. *Homeschoolers or other groups: please call ahead for special reservation times.
7:00 p.m.
Joel Salatin presents “Beyond Organic Farming in the Shenandoah Valley"
Location: Memorial Hall (Old Harrisonburg High School Building)
Early registrants receive free Earth Day t-shirts. All proceeds go to Pennies of Promise. Contact macklc@jmu.edu for more info.
9:00 p.m. (approximate time)
Free showing of “The 11th Hour”
Location: Grafton Stovall
A documentary starring Leonardo DiCaprio on climate chaos and the need for change. |
Tuesday April 15 |
4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Science on a Sphere – Open to the Community - FREE
Location: Memorial Hall, 5510 (Old Harrisonburg High School Building)
As a special event celebrating Earth Day, JMU will once again open its 3-D visualization theater--Science on a Sphere (SOS)--to the public. SOS projects animated images onto a unique six-foot diameter, spherical movie screen. No reservations are necessary and seating is limited to the first 49 people. Please arrive 10 minutes in advance as no late admissions can be accommodated. For more information on this event, please call 568-2766 or email radochlm@jmu.edu. *Homeschoolers or other groups: please call ahead for special reservation times.
7:00 p.m.
Creation Care: A dialogue on faith and the environment
Location: HHS 1301
Featuring EMU seminary student and evangelical activist Bob Russo.
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Wednesday April 16 |
4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 p.m.
Science on a Sphere – Open to the Community - FREE
Location: Memorial Hall, 5510 (Old Harrisonburg High School Building)
As a special event celebrating Earth Day, JMU will once again open its 3-D visualization theater--Science on a Sphere (SOS)--to the public. SOS projects animated images onto a unique six-foot diameter, spherical movie screen. No reservations are necessary and seating is limited to the first 49 people. Please arrive 10 minutes in advance as no late admissions can be accommodated. For more information on this event, please call 568-2766 or email radochlm@jmu.edu. *Homeschoolers or other groups: please call ahead for special reservation times.
7:00 p.m.
Ed Wiley and Judy Bonds present "Coal, Environmental Justice, and Mountaintop Removal: A Hillbilly's Tale"
Location: HHS 1301
Last year’s fan favorite! Contact greenmm@jmu.edu for more information.
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Thursday April 17 |
7:00 p.m.
Beehive Collective
Location: HHS 1301
Design collective with a mission to “cross pollinate the grassroots” through the creation of images as an effective medium for deconstruction and education the public about complex geopolitical issues |
Friday April 18 |
4:30 p.m.
Community Bike Ride
Location: Court Square, Downtown Harrisonburg
A social bike ride in support of alternative transportation and Planet Earth. Contact macklc@jmu.edu for more information. |
Saturday, April 19 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
GO GREEN Ride and Drive Expo
Free Community Light Bulb Distribution
Location: Convocation Center Parking Lot
One of two grand finale Earth Week events! Experience firsthand a wide selection of advanced and eco-friendly vehicles, including: electric trucks, segways, electric ATVs, hybrids, and more. Take a look, take a spin, or talk to the experts! And for the kids? Interactive, hands-on learning stations will teach them all about green living and sustainable choices. Also, don’t forget to stop by and claim your free compact fluorescent light bulb!
1:00 p.m.
Festival Fest
Location: Festival Lawn
Happy birthday, Planet Earth! The second grand finale Earth Week event. Enjoy local and regional talent at Festival Fest—a community concert featuring bands, local businesses and organizations, as well as free food and fun.
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