About Earth Week 2020
The Office of Sustainability is holding the 21st annual Earth Week – a week of exciting climate justice related activities at Bellevue College! *NOW ONLINE!*
The theme this year is “50 Years of Change” in alignment with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22.
Due to Bellevue College’s COVID-19 response, we have had to adapt and change our programming. We thank all those who had previously signed on to present, table, and participate in our week. Please check out the modified online schedule below, we still have some fantastic opportunities for you to engage in climate justice and sustainability learning! ( SCROLL DOWN)
What Can I Do for Earth Week at Home?
- Participate in our online events April 20-24th (schedule below)!
- Join the Couch Potato Film Festival and see our list of recommended sustainability documentaries
- Check out the Earth Day Network’s 11 Actions for the Planet
- Consider supporting the participants of our previously scheduled Earth Market. It’s a tough time right now for small, local businesses and organizations. Check out their stores and sites!
- Play our Earth Week Bingo for a chance to win a prize!
- View previous event recordings
Speaker Bios
Learn about our amazing speakers who will be doing live, online sessions for you!
Connect With Us!
Find us on Facebook, the events are posted there too! https://www.facebook.com/BcSust/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsust/
Email: sustainability@bellevuecollege.edu
Full Schedule
DISCLAIMER! THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES.
Monday April 20, 2020
| Event | What It's All About! | Location/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Go Green in Bellevue: Tips for Travelling via Bike, Bus & More Camille Heatherly & Maggie Harger, Hopelink | SPEAKER (Online) Join Hopelink staff for a collaborative presentation on sustainable transportation options in and around Bellevue. We will discuss how to stay mobile getting to work, school, and more while lessening our environmental impact. Let’s get green! Optional: Let us know you are coming on our Facebook event! | 11:00 am-12:00 pm Access the Recording Here |
| The Game Changers Documentary | Directed by Oscar®-winning documentary filmmaker Louie Psihoyos and executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic, and Chris Paul, The Game Changers tells the story of James Wilks — elite Special Forces trainer and The Ultimate Fighter winner — as he travels the world on a quest to uncover the optimal diet for human performance. Watch the movie trailer! As well, check out their resources. Also, check out our Couch Potato Film Festival! **Max 60 online attendees, first come, first served** Optional: Let us know you are coming on our Facebook event! | 1:00-3:00 pm. You can start the film at any time during this time frame (run time 1 hr 52 min). Online Access for first 60 people only, here: The Game Changers Movie Link *No advanced registration required & you do not need to download anything to view, just use your web browser* |
Tuesday April 21, 2020
| Event | What It's All About! | Location/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Anxiety – Staying Engaged Without Getting Overwhelmed Dr. Jennifer Atkinson, UW Bothell & Jennifer Ewing, City of Bellevue | SPEAKER (Online) Australian wildfires, Orcas struggling to survive, rising sea levels, extreme weather – our world is under stress like never before. It can be difficult to know what to do. The City of Bellevue and Bellevue College are pleased to host Dr. Jennifer Atkinson of UW Bothell in a virtual discussion on how individuals can channel concern into action. She will be joined by Jennifer Ewing the City of Bellevue’s Environmental Stewardship Program Manager, who will talk about what the city is doing to address climate change and how residents can get involved. This event is taking place online so people can participate from home. ** ZOOM EVENT REGISTRATION REQUIRED** Optional: Let us know you are coming on our Facebook event! | 11:30-1:20 Online via Zoom ** Registration Required Here Looking for a recording? Reach out to sustainability@bellevuecollege.edu |
Wednesday April 22, 2020
| Event | What It's All About! | Location/Time |
|---|---|---|
| History of the Environmental Movement Dr. Brian Casserly , Bellevue College | SPEAKER (Online) What has the last 50 years of the environmental movement looked like, and how does it relate to present day? Hear from BC's Brian Casserly and learn how actions past and present shape our environment, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Optional: Let us know you are coming on our Facebook event! | 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Online Access Microsoft Teams Webinar Here *No advanced registration required & you do not need to download anything to view, just use your web browser* Access the recording here |
| Earth Day Network: Take Action | Take action: Join Earth Day Network at earthday.org and on social media (@earthdaynetwork) for 24 hours of action with EARTHRISE. Every hour, on the hour, they will have a new, powerful way for you to demand action and drive change. | Online, all day April 22 www.earthday.org social media @earthdaynetwork |
| 24 Hour Webinar: Happiness & Sustainability Around the Earth | Join the Sustainable Development Solutions Network's global experts as they share how they are building a happier world. The 24 hours of this webinar is being split into two twelve hour sessions. Please view the timing and lists of networks presenting for each session below before registering. | Online, Advanced registration required. Please check the site for the global webinar times. https://www.unsdsn.org/24hour-webinar |
Thursday April 23, 2020
| Event | What It's All About! | Location/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dirt DNA: Establishing a "thermometer" for fighting climate change Dr. Tiara Moore, Postdoctoral Research Associate The Nature Conservancy & University of Washington | SPEAKER (Online) In the 50 years we have been officially celebrating Earth Day we have encountered some of the most unprecedented and damaging shifts to the Earth’s environment. Human activities such as the destruction of natural habitat, production of carbon dioxide emissions, and increased nutrient pollution have led to quite a different picture for our Earth than the founders of Earth Day were expecting. In this new Climate Change era, cutting edge scientific techniques paired with strategic management planning is the only solution for the conservation of our planet. At The Nature Conservancy’s Ellsworth Forest Preserve, we are linking these concepts by using soil environmental DNA data to inform our restoration efforts and mitigate the impacts of Climate Change. Environmental DNA or eDNA is the genetic material found in a water, soil, or air sample from species as they pass through an environment. Capturing this DNA allows us to provide a census of the diversity of plants, bacteria, and animals in a particular area and use the data to develop strategies in how we make decisions that affect the restoration of the preserve. This type of innovative paired science and management can help to establish best practices for restoration efforts globally to ensure the conservation of our planet for another 50 years and beyond. Optional: Let us know you are coming on our Facebook event! | 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm Online Access Microsoft Teams Webinar Here *No advanced registration required & you do not need to download anything to view, just use your web browser* Access recording here |
Friday April 24, 2020
| Event | What It's All About! | Location/Time |
|---|---|---|
| A Siege of Salt and Sand Documentary | This film explores climate chaos in Tunisia: sea-level rise, desertification, water scarcity, species loss, and its impact on communities. With two backpacks of DSLR gear and a deep love for Tunisia, Rad Addala and Sam McNeil set out to witness the fallout of "climate chaos" across the North African nation. While producing multimedia environmental and political stories for Al Jazeera English, the Los Angeles Times, Brownbook Magazine, and Truthout, they filmed the struggle of people living with climate change today in Tunisia. Also, check out our Couch Potato Film Festival Webpage and Facebook event! Optional: Let us know you are coming on our Movie Screening Facebook event! | Online, access any time here: Siege of Salt and Sand Movie Link *No advanced registration required & you do not need to download anything to view, just use your web browser* |
Wednesday April 29, 2020
| Event | What It's All About! | Location/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Higher Education Sustainability Consortium (WAHESC) Digital Earth Day Seminars: Taking Action for Climate Change Solutions | SPEAKERS (Online) This webinar is hosted by the Washington Higher Education Sustainability Coalition to show solidarity, share ideas, and bring environmental justice, sustainability and climate action topics to our entire state in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Program will begin at 1PM PDT. Presentations will be 10 minute topics, spanning from climate justice to leftover food! Topic titles include: * Integrating sustainability and climate change education into the campus landscape * Where are the leftovers? * Environmental Racism and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle * The Process of Implementing Nativescaping into City Code * Environmental Justice in Indigenous Communities: Building Partnerships to Address Climate Change * Engaging Residential Students in Climate Change Solutions * Virtually Possible: How VR Technology Creates Emotional Sustainability Connections * Institutional Climate Action * Empowering Students to Power the Future * Decisions Toward an Eco-District in Urban Seattle ** Zoom REGISTRATION REQUIRED** Optional: Let us know you are coming on our FaceboFacebook Event!ok Event! | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Online via Zoom WAHESC Digital Seminars **REGISTRATION REQUIRED** |
Last Updated January 7, 2021