St. Joseph’s College has announced its lineup for this year’s Earth Week festivities at the Long Island Campus in Patchogue.
The campus will also welcome Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone as a guest speaker.
“With this series of events, we hope to educate the SJC community on what local organizations and individuals are doing to protect the environment,” said Kirk Lawrence, an associate professor in the school’s sociology department.
Earth Week kicks off Monday, April 17. All of the below listing events are free and open to the public — not just students.
“Our hope is that attendees become inspired enough to take action toward sustainability,” Dr. Lawrence said.
For more information, contact Dr. Lawrence at klawrence@sjcny.edu or 631-687-4579.
THE SCHEDULE
Monday, April 17: Nature Trail Cleanup, 1-2 p.m., Clare Rose Playhouse
Attendees will assist in the reopening of the College’s nature trail that borders Patchogue Lake.
Tuesday, April 18: “The State of Long Island’s Water: An Earth Week Conversation with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone,” 1-2 p.m., Room N129, O’Connor Hall
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone will speak about policy and water quality on Long Island.
Wednesday, April 19: Bikes and Bagels, 7:30 a.m. at Sayville Train Station and/or 8 a.m. at Corey Beach parking lot
Join SJC Long Island staff, students and faculty as they bike to campus to enjoy breakfast on their arrival.
Wednesday, April 19: Earth Day Celebration, noon-2 p.m., Danzi Athletic Center Lawn
This event will feature local businesses and organizations that utilize green practices and promote sustainable living, such as Fire Island National Seashore, Transit Solutions, HomeGrown Change, World Village Fair Trade and 511 Ride Share. Refreshments will be available, including coffee from Roast Coffee & Tea. Music provided by SJC Radio.
Thursday, April 20: “The Emerging Environmental Agenda of the Trump Administration,” 1-2 p.m., Shea Conference Room
Join Distinguished Professor Tim Bishop and Associate Professor Kirk Lawrence for a discussion of the emerging environmental positions and policies of the Trump administration.
Friday, April 21: Patchogue Lake Cleanup – 1-2 p.m., meet in N233
Attendees will help to rid Patchogue Lake of debris.
Saturday, April 22: Earth Day – 10 a.m., meet at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 510 Narragansett Ave.
Join SJC Long Island’s Students Taking Active Roles in Society (S.T.A.R.S.) and Habitat for Humanity clubs to prepare the community garden in East Patchogue. While it is not required, gardeners (there is a preference for local residents) are encouraged to plant at least one row for the church pantry and also work at least once a season in the pantry garden.
There is also a strict adherence to organic practices in this garden.
