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Blue Recycle bins strategically placed, new trees planted and swamps cleaned does not sound all that exciting but university faculty, staff and students are stepping up to the proverbial plate. Three geosciences clubs, Randa Harris, Georgina DeWeese, James Hembree, Marc LaFountain, Chris Medford, Ron Reigner and RA Adam Massey are contributing time and effort.

Reinstated several years ago by Communications and Marketing SRAP student Lauren Kania, Earth Day observances at UWG continue to develop within the Department of Geosciences and involve departments and offices throughout the campus. Here are the plans for this year’s Earth Day.

Earth Day Week Activities

Wednesday, April 21

- “Volcanoes of the Deep Sea,” Movie time: noon – 2 p.m. in Callaway 151.
- “Ecotourism as an Industry,”4 – 5 p.m. Presented by Chris Medford in Callaway 145.

Earth Day, Thursday, April 22

- 9:30 a.m. – Little Tallapoosa River Cleanup – Meet at Grove Bridge. Georgina DeWeese is coordinating this project.
- 11 a.m. – Tree Planting - James Hembree will oversee the planting of a dozen trees. Those who want to help dig can meet at the Grove Bridge.
- 1 p.m.– Meet at Callaway to head to hotspots around Carrollton and collect lead weights, a major contaminant left by automobile tires.
- 3:30 - 6 p.m. – Head to Love Valley for talk with vendors and cheer on a recycled beauty pageant and the Trash Weigh In.
- 4 p.m. – Residence Life Recycling Contest – WastePro, an Atlanta recycling company, volunteered to drop off and pick up recycle bins at residence halls for the contest.
- 5 p.m. – Sponsored by Greek Life, Mr./Ms. Earth Day Contest will show how clever a recycled materials evening gown and tux can really look. Wolfie will be there to hand out prizes.

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