Tag Archives: Earth Day
Earth Day and Earth Week Activities at UM-Flint
UM-Flint will host the annual Earth Day celebration on April 11, in partnership with Mott Community College and Kettering University. A separate series of events coined Earth Week, organized by the UM-Flint student group Future Urban & Environmental Leaders (FUEL), starts April 4.
UM-Flint Ready To Compete Against Area Schools in 6th Annual Recycling Challenge
The Sixth Annual Recycling Challenge between Baker College, Kettering University, Mott Community College, and the University of Michigan-Flint is in full swing. For the entire month of March, each campus is the location of a recycling drop-off center.
UM-Flint Ready to Compete Against Other Area Schools in 5th Annual Recycling Challenge
Over the past four years, the friendly recycling competition among Baker College, Kettering University, Mott Community College, and the University of Michigan-Flint has kept nearly 164,000 pounds (82 tons) of recyclable material out of area landfills. Last year, 26 tons of recyclable materials were collected and organizers are hoping to top that number this year.
UM-Flint Invites Community to 2013 Earth Day Celebration
More than 50 exhibitors and presenters, including businesses, advocacy, and service groups, will be sharing their knowledge and expertise on many earth-friendly topics.
Flint's Local Colleges Ready for 4th Annual Recycling Challenge
The winners will be announced at the Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. at the Harding Mott University Center at UM-Flint.
Earth Day 2012 Food Forum to Promote Local, Sustainable Nutrition
Holly Lubowicki of Keep Genesee County Beautiful said, "Our main goal is to expose our community to the many growers and producers of fresh, organic, and healthy foods."
Flint Colleges Compete in Recycling Challenge
One prize will go to the college that recycles the most materials by weight, and the other prize will go to the college that recycles the most pounds per student enrolled.
Preparations Underway at UM-Flint for Earth Day 2012
More than 50 exhibitors and presenters will offer a variety of Earth Day displays and information sessions.