The University of Arizona will partner with the city of Tucson, Pima County and local businesses for one of the largest Earth Day celebrations ever held on campus.
Events on Wednesday include:
• Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action, 8 a.m. to noon in the Student Union Memorial Center Grand Ballroom.
The public is invited to participate in one of five discussion groups on climate change. Contact: Nicole Urban-Lopez, 837-6934, nicole.urban-lopez@tucsonaz.gov; Tedra Fox, 740-8766, tedra.fox@pima.gov.
• “Carbon Down Arizona” block party, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Main Gate Square: Check out information booths and more at this student-run event. Contact: Lesley Ash, 850-0830, ash87@email.arizona.edu; Brendan Nuriddin, 245-6592, nuriddin@email.arizona.edu.
• Campus Sustainability Walking Tour, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: This campus tour highlights 11 stops with sustainability features. Contact: Glenn Schrader 621-2591, schrader@email.arizona.edu.
• UA Environmental Summit, 1 to 5 p.m. at SUMC Gallagher Theater, Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd. More than 35 UA faculty members will share results of cutting-edge environmental research. Contact: Lou Regalado 792-8712, regalado@email.arizona.edu
• “Planet Earth” screenings, 7 p.m. at Gallagher Theater. The public is invited to watch three episodes from the series. Contact: Liz Zavodsky, 626-9179, zavodsky@life.arizona.edu.