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Looking to celebrate Earth Day in Gallatin Valley? There are tons of events going on in town, including talks at Montana State, a Gallatin Valley Earth Day 5K Run, and an Earth Day Festival at the Emerson Center.
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MSU Climate Week April 17-21
Montana State University is hosting a weeks' worth of talks focused on positive change for the climate. Below summarizes all the events that are free and open to the public. More info on the following here.
Monday April 17th
- 1.5 Minute Climate Talks - 12-1pm, Malone Centennial Mall
- DIY Grocery Bag - 12-2pm, Malone Centennial Mall
- Faculty and Student Seminar on Climate Change and Energy - 2-4pm, Wilson Hall
Tuesday April 18th
- What Your Students Want You to Know About Climate Change in the Classroom - 12-1:30pm, Wilson Hall
- Faculty and Student Seminar on Climate Change and Business & Investment - 2-4pm, Wilson Hall
Wednesday, April 19th
- Sabbatical Presentation: The Role of Universities in Addressing the Climate Crisis 10-10:50am, American Indian Hall
- What Your Students Want You to Know About Climate Change in the Classroom - 12-1:30pm, Wilson Hall
- Faculty and Student Seminar on Climate Change and Public Health & Indigenous Perspectives - 2-4pm, Wilson Hall
Thursday, April 20th
- Public Health, Climate Change and Community -
10:50am-12:05pm , Leon Johnson Hall - Faculty and Student Seminar on Climate Change and Politics & Social Justice - 2-4pm, Wilson Hall
Friday, April 21st
- Faculty and Student Seminar on Climate Change and Agriculture & Biodiversity - 2-4pm, Wilson Hall
- NextGen Eco Fest: Music Art and Activism for Climate Change - 5-9pm, Emerson Center for the Arts
- The Earth Day Celebration is an event aimed at engaging the college-aged and 20-something crowd in a fun and educational way. The event will include live music, a bar with lounging areas, and brief speeches on climate change and Earth Day. The event will also include interactive stations that promote sustainable habits and actions. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nextgen-ecofest-tickets-609907960127
Gallatin Valley Earth Day Run - Saturday April 22 at 9am
The 2023 Earth Day Run will benefit the Sacajawea Audubon Society’s Indreland Audubon Wetlands Preserve. We will be raising funds to support the 2023 BioBlitz campaign to train local volunteers. They will learn how macroinvertebrates, plants and wildlife are indicators of wetland health, and how to identify them. They will then gather data to create an Ecological Snapshot of the wetland, in support of conservation activities!
- Place: West Oak Street and North Yellowstone Avenue
Bozeman, MT US 59718 - Prize Drawings: All race participants will be entered into a prize drawing. Prize winners will be drawn prior to the race, and racers will need to stop by the prize table in the finish area to see if they've won something. We will be looking to provide prizes related to the Earth Day themes of sustainability or renewable energy, or related to the race theme of "wildlife!"
- Awards: We will be awarding Uphill Pursuits gift cards to the Top 3 Overall men's and women's finishers!
Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival at the Emerson Center - April 22 10am-3pm
Celebrate Earth Day with exhibits (outside and inside), talks every hour in the Weaver Room, short films, live music, food and children’s activities including the “Magic Monster Show” with Random Acts of Silliness. More info on the Emerson website.
EVENTS
- 10:00am – “Magic Monster Show” with Random Acts of Silliness in the Crawford Theater
- 10:30am – Children can participate in the Earth Day passport program where they can play games and win prizes plus more
TALKS IN THE WEAVER ROOM
- 11:00am – “Unintended Consequences of Trapping Wildlife – How to Free your Pet from a Trap” with Clare Beelman of Footloose Montana
- 12:00pm – “Living with Bears” with Montana Fish & Wildlife
- 1:00pm – “Creating Backyard Habitats for Pollinators” with Abi Saeed of MSU Extension
- 2:00pm – “Landscaping for the Birds – Plant a Bird Friendly Backyard” with Victoria Saab of Sacajawea Audubon Society
Gallatin Valley Earth Day has a complete guide to every event celebrating Earth Day from April 14th through May 30th. Enjoy the great outdoors and happy Earth Day from GigWorx.
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