It stems from the ancient belief that the earth is a living creature. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Tyler Volk, a biologist at New York University. ESF faculty members will contribute to a panel discussion. Toward a Physiology of Earth. Other Earth Week highlights include presentations on habitat, watershed, and solid waste management.
Most events are free and all are open to the public.
Following is a schedule of Earth Week events. Slide presentation on habitat management at Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. Refuge representative Maeve Taylor will do a presentation on the role Montezuma plays in habitat management. Members of the winning team will receive Earth Week t-shirts. Diners will sample foods from around the world, including Italian, Indian, French, Chinese, German, Greek, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Caribbean.