Climate Action Planning
Monday, April 21
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Cayton Student Lounge 2nd Fl.
SMC presents its plan to tackle the climate crisis and improve campus sustainability. Topics cover everything from Curriculum, Workforce Development, Energy, Buildings, Water, Biodiversity, Waste and Transportation. We want your feedback to make the plan as strong as it can be. Pizza will be served.
Author of California Skywatcher book
Tuesday, April 22
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Science 140
Retired SMC Geography professor, Bill Selby will talk about his latest book, The California Sky Watcher, which traces patterns and processes of California weather across the several seasons of the year and the many regions of our state. While often idyllic, California weather also can be extremely hazardous, creating conditions for destructive wildfires, debris flows, and other calamities we have come to know all too well. Guided by the tools of atmospheric science, and a lifelong fascination with our skies, Bill helps us make sense of California climates in perpetual change. Reception with author to follow, 12:45-2:00pm.
Clothing Swap
Wednesday, April 23
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. - By the Bodega (near the Science Building and Garden).
Fast fashion is extremely detrimental to the environment and climate, but you can freshen up your closet without spending $$$ or hurting the environment. Bring in some clothes and take home something new (to you). It’s that simple.
Save the Monarch, Plant Milkweed
Thursday, April 24
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Quad lawn.
Learn why planting Native Milkweed can save the beautiful Monarch butterfly. Here from a local expert, Teague Weybright, the city of Santa Monica’s Community Garden Program Coordinator about what has happened to endanger the Monarch population, why it matters, and what we can do to help. Take a free native milkweed plant home to help provide habitat for Monarchs.
Earth Week videos from previous years
See all of our SMC Earth Week video playlist here on YouTube
