Beyond Earth Day highlights programs and activities that celebrate or educate on the wellbeing of our society, economy, and planet.
Programming is focused on earth ecosystems, health and wellness, viable economies, and social equity, drawing attention to the interdependence of the health of and justice for humans, animals, environment, and economy.
Unfortunately, the BED Community Fair has been canceled for 2021. They have moved to remote delivery of services and programs in alignment with Oregon State University’s response to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19. To learn more, visit Student Experience & Engagement’s COVID-19 Response page.
Visit https://cel.oregonstate.edu/beyond-earth-day for a complete schedule of events.
Planet Palooza – Sat, April 17, 10 a.m. – 3p.m.
This is a free, all ages, physically-distanced/virtual extravaganza that takes place in a variety of natural places around Corvallis or online. All in-person activities follow OHA guidelines for COVID. Please plan to wear a mask and stay physically-distanced from other households.
From a hike at Chip Ross and beyond through Pollination and Planning and on to The Masque of Gaia, there is an event for everyone. Note that some will need registration, so check out the events being held on the Parks and Rec website.
Earth Day Initiative Kick Off – Sun, Apr 18, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This national event is a virtual kick-off that includes a full line-up of speakers and presentations that explore issues like green living, sustainable business, and community-building around environmental issues.
Earth Day Initiative will feature prominent climate activists, scientists, celebrities, community leaders, performers, and public officials in an interactive line-up of panels and discussions.
Register at http://www.earthdayinitiative.org/2021-events
Earth Day Initiative Fair – Mon, Apr 19, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Another virtual event on a national level, the fair will include Earth Day Initiative’s partners who have created an incredible and dynamic virtual reality space that harkens back to video games from the 1990s where attendees can explore via their own avatar and talk with exhibitors and other attendees via live Zoom windows that automatically pop up when avatars approach each other.
The virtual fair provides an opportunity for environmental organizations and attendees to come together for Earth Day 2021 even when we can’t be together in person, continue the climate conversation in this pivotal year, and identify ways to make a positive impact.
Register at http://www.earthdayinitiative.org/2021-events
CUBA – A model of sustainable development for the world – Tue, Apr 20, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cuba is the only country in the world with a sustainable development model according to the World Wildlife Fund’s Sustainable Development Index. It has also been one of the most successful in combating COVID. Yet this good example is under threat from draconian economic sanctions imposed by the United States. What can we learn from Cuba and how can we help sustain its example?
An opportunity for visiting Cuba on the Pastors for Peace Caravan will be presented. Donations to Pastors for Peace will be accepted, but there is no charge to attend. Everyone is welcome.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtd-CtrjstHdAbaQs2DSgCKiySWPBHjxgG
Tuesday Documentary on the Quad: Beyond Earth Day – OSU Cascades, Tue, Apr 20, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For this week’s “Tuesday Documentary on the Quad,” the Events Council will be screening An Inconvenient Truth (2006) in tribute to Earth Day 2021. Available only to OSU-Cascades students. For more information and registration, please visit http://cglink.me/2gD/r1072013
*Participants should plan to wear face masks and to maintain standard social distancing.
ASCC Mini-Farmer’s Market – Wed, Apr 21, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Join the Events Council and Associated Students of Cascades Campus for an on-campus mini-farmer’s market featuring free produce! Learn more at http://cglink.me/2gD/r1072610
*Participants should plan to wear face masks and to maintain standard social distancing.
Community Dialogue: The earth is dying, what do we do!?! – Wed, Apr 21, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Live on Zoom with Panel and live Q&A, Community Dialogues seek to cultivate connection and deep learning through exploration of critical and contentious issues. This series is focused on providing space for participants to practice the skills of dialogue and deliberation. At this dialogue, we will be examining the topic of climate justice.
Join colleges statewide for an exciting afternoon with Portland State University alums and climate advocates Summer Dawn (@ClimateDiva) and Madison Daisy (@ClimateDaisy) as they discuss all-things intersectional climate activism and how college students can rise up to the challenge of changing our world for the better.
The event includes an hour-long panel discussion with the two panelists and 30 minutes for a live Q&A. Register at cel.oregonstate.edu to receive Zoom details.
Youth Climate Summit – Thu, Apr 22, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Oregon State Public Interest Research Group Students and partners will be hosting a virtual Oregon Youth Climate Summit to celebrate Earth Day. OSPIRG Students is a student-directed funded organization that works to protect the environment, advocate for the public interest, and promote civic engagement.
This year on Earth Day, they are working to bring diverse voices in the movement to fight climate change together for a day of panels and discussions, as well as advocacy workshops and campaign actions. We’re representing a range of youth perspectives throughout the event.
Find out more: https://actionnetwork.org/events/oregon-youth-climate-summit
Intersectional and Inclusive Environmentalism – Thu, Apr 22, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Panel featuring Summer Dean aka ClimateDiva & Madison Daisy aka ClimateDaisy. Live on Zoom with Panel and live Q&A.
Learn more and register on the Community Dialogue website to receive Zoom details.
Landfall Film Screening & Discussion – Thu, Apr 22, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Join El Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez for a screening of Landfall followed by a discussion on themes in the documentary.
What to expect in Landfall:
Through shard-like glimpses of everyday life in post-Hurricane María Puerto Rico, LANDFALL is a cautionary tale for our times. Set against the backdrop of protests that toppled the US colony’s governor in 2019, the film offers a prismatic portrait of collective trauma and resistance. While the devastation of María attracted a great deal of media coverage, the world has paid far less attention to the storm that preceded it: a 72-billion-dollar debt crisis crippling Puerto Rico well before the winds and waters hit. LANDFALL examines the kinship of these two storms—one environmental, the other economic—juxtaposing competing utopian visions of recovery. Featuring intimate encounters with Puerto Ricans as well as the newcomers flooding the island, LANDFALL reflects on a question of contemporary global relevance: when the world falls apart, who do we become?
Corvallis Green New Deal Rally/Teach-In – Fri, Apr 23, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Come to the Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis, OR and rally to support the Corvallis Green New Deal.
The rally begins in front of the Courthouse at 2:00 p.m. The teach-in discussions start at 2:15 p.m. Sunrise Corvallis members will be talking about what the CGND is, what work has been done so far to get it passed by the City Counsel, and how you can get involved.
Signs for rallying will be provided.
*Participants should plan to wear face masks and to maintain standard social distancing.
Ed Epley Memorial Anti-War Sign Waving – Fri, Apr 23, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Also being held at the Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis, OR.
Anti-war sign waving continues every Friday at 5:00 p.m. since Oct. 7, 2001.
*Participants should plan to wear face masks and to maintain standard social distancing.
Earth Day Craft night – Fri, Apr 23, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Links can be found on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) once the event gets closer. Come to follow along with a member of the craft center who will be teaching how to macrame a plant holder as well as have others from the OSU community teach about plant propagation.
*Participants should plan to wear face masks and to maintain standard social distancing.
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