SJC Long Island will celebrate Earth Week through a variety of interactive and informative events from April 16 – 22.
Questions? Contact sjcsustainability@gmail.com
Monday, April 16: S. Elizabeth Hill Esse Non Videri Award Ceremony for Pat Tracy
Pat Tracy was an SJC Sustainability Committee member who contributed in numerous ways toward the College’s goal of ecological sustainability. The College community will gather in the McGann Conference Center during Common Hour to posthumously honor the former director of campus ministry. Lunch will be served.
Tuesday, April 17: Bikes and Bagels
Join a spirited and renewing bike ride to campus. Meet at the Sayville Train Station at 7:30 a.m. or the Corey Beach Parking lot by 7:45 a.m. Enjoy bagels upon arrival on campus – in time for 8:50 a.m. classes!
Wednesday, April 18: Earth Day Celebration
Numerous environment-related organizations will staff informational tables under the tent on the Danzi Knoll from noon to 2 p.m. Bring your refillable bottle for water and/or coffee. There will also be food and music!
Thursday, April 19: “Back to the Future: Restoring Shinnecock Bay”
Dr. Paul Tompkins of Stony Brook University will discuss efforts to restore eelgrass and shellfish in Shinnecock Bay — a local success story. The lecture takes place during Common Hour in the Shea Conference Room.
Thursday, April 19: Documentary: “Before the Flood”
Watch the award-winning documentary, narrated by and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, at the Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center in Patchogue at 7 p.m. Join a post-film discussion with Konstantine Rountos, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at SJC Long Island.
Tickets: General Admission $9; Students $7; Plaza Members $6
Friday, April 20: Nature Trail and Garden Cleanup
Help us reopen the campus nature trail that runs along Patchogue Lake and prepare the organic garden. Meet at the Clare Rose Playhouse on the north side of campus, or join us on the trail/garden from noon to 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 21: View the documentary “Chasing Ice”
Watch the award-winning documentary on the impacts of climate change at the Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center in Patchogue at 11 a.m. Join a post-film discussion with Wendy Turgeon, Ph.D., interim executive dean and professor of philosophy at SJC Long Island.
Tickets: General Admission $9; Students $7; Plaza Members $6
Sunday, April 22 (Earth Day): Community Gardening
SJC’s STARS and Habitat for Humanity help prepare the community garden in East Patchogue. Meet in front of the main entrance of SJC Long Island, 155 W. Roe Blvd., at 9:30 a.m.
