This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The central UW event will be EarthFest on Red Square, April 22 (Earth Day) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event will primarily be an exhibition space for groups across UW who can connect with attendees around sustainability, particularly through the lenses of action, equity, diversity and environmental justice.

UW Sustainability wants this to be an inclusive event, with a broad and diverse range of exhibitors and participants. They also want to make sure it will be an engaging and informative experience for our attendees.

Uw Sustainability is asking UW student groups, departments and other organizations interested in participating to fill out an Exhibitor Application, letting them know how they will connect with attendees. They are especially looking for groups who will provide attendees with a hands-on activity or knowledge they will take away from the event. 

As part of the UW EarthFest, there will be a space to highlight experiential research and other forms of creative scholarship that transcend the boundaries of the campus and allow UW members to engage with other communities: EcoVillage. UW Sustainability invites UW student groups, departments, and other organizations to participate by showcasing artifacts, models, prototypes, and hands-on activities that can serve as elements of an imaginary ecovillage. The limits are your imagination!

Priority will be given to groups who apply by March 9, 2020.

See more information and apply here.

If you have any questions regarding EarthDay, contact Toren Elste at tee10@uw.edu. For information about the EcoVillage contact Isabel Carrera Zamanillo at micz@uw.edu