Boise State April 19-24 Celebrate Earth Week 2010 and the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day at Boise State University http://news.boisestate.edu/blog/2010/03/23/earth-day-40th-anniversary/ More than a billion people in nearly 200 countries are taking action for Earth Day 2010 — 40 years after it was founded. Boise State University is recognizing the milestone as part of its celebration of Earth Week from April 19-24, hosted by the Volunteer Services Board, Sustainability Club, University Dining Services and Office of Energy Research, Policy and Campus Sustainability. Everyone is invited to join in the fun and the conversation about efforts to advance stewardship, from climate policy to energy efficiency. Activities will take place all over campus: Monday, April 19 Earth Week Kickoff: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Student Union Patio. Free ice cream and sorbet will be served from noon-1 p.m., live band Owl Right will provide entertainment, and booths will be set up for campus clubs and community organizations with an environmental focus. Tuesday, April 20 Energy and Transportation Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Boise State Quad. Booths will be set up with information on bike shops, bus transportation, the energy industry and electric cars, motorcycles and scooters. Weigh the Waste: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Boise River Cafe. University Dining Services has been offering tray-less dining for more than a year and, in partnership with students, has reduced waste, water usage and impact on the environment. Witness the impact through this unique demonstration, where the waste from diners’ plates will be scraped and weighed to measure what further reduction could do for Boise State and the environment. Faculty Speaker: 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Brink Room. Geosciences professor Jen Pierce will talk about climate change in the Western United States. Wednesday, April 21 Sustainable Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Boise State Quad. Sustainable food and crafts produced locally will be available for sale. Sustainable Cooking Demo: 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Farnsworth Room. A Boise State student will demonstrate how to cook with sustainable goods in sustainable ways. Thursday, April 22 Earth Day Panel Discussion: 8 a.m. in the Student Union Lookout Room. University and community experts will discuss the EPA’s proposed strengthening of the ozone standard and the consequences for Idaho and the Treasure Valley. The event is co-sponsored by the student and local chapters of the Pacific Northwest International Section of the Air & Waste Management Association. Free coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided. Carnival: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Boise State Quad. Games, outdoor activities and booths will be set up featuring environmental organizations and groups. “No Impact Man”: 6-9 p.m. in the Boise State Centennial Amphitheatre. Free food will be available during the showing of this film about how human beings impact the Earth. Friday, April 23 Tree Planting: Time and location TBA. A tree will be planted on campus as a memorial to chemistry professor Jeff Peloquin. Saturday, April 24 Boise Foothills Hike: 9 a.m. on the Boise State Quad. Meet at Boise State and travel to the Boise Foothills for a scenic hike led by representatives of Idaho Conservation League.	THURS. APRIL 22, 2010 Free film showing of EARTH Smoky Mountain Pizza on Park Center Blvd 5:30 — 8:00 p.m. Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with the Sierra Club! Watch the story of three animal families and their amazing journeys across the planet we all call home. The film combines rare action, unimaginable scale and impossible locations by capturing our planet’s wildest and most elusive creatures. Rated G.  Dinner available for individual purchase. FRI. APRIL 23, 2010 Land Trust Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival Egyptian Theater, Boise Matinee: Feature Film "Fresh" doors open at 3:30 pm, film at 4 pm Speaker: Treasure Valley Food Coalition Member Reception: 5:30 pm Evening: doors open at 6:30 pm, film at 7 pm Make plans now to attend the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival on Tour, the largest environmental film festival in North America.  Come discover what your local land trust is doing to conserve the wild places out your backdoor and how you can get involved. Tickets: $12 for adults, Students and children under 18 years are free. Matinee tickets include evening show. Purchase adult tickets by calling the Egyptian Theatre at 387-1273 between 12 noon - 6 pm, Tues. - Sunday or online at egyptiantheatre.net and at the door. Free student and youth tickets available at the door only. Land Trust member households will receive one free event ticket in the mail. Become a member today! Land Trust of the Treasure Valley, 345-1452 or http://lttv.org. SAT. APRIL 24, 2010 ReLeaf Boise 8 am – 1 pm (must attend workshop on 4/22, 6-7:30 pm prior to volunteering) Join the Boise Parks & Recreation Community Forestry Unit and other volunteers to help plant trees along the streets of Boise! Releaf Boise is the City's annual volunteer tree planting program which is associated American Forests' Global Releaf campaign. The goal is to make Boise a better place to live by providing trees to shade streets, clean the air, and ease global (Boise's) warming. Both groups and individuals are encouraged to volunteer. Form your own team: bring your kids and friends for the 2010 Releaf Boise! Register:  208-384-4060 ext. 319 or send email to jpugh@cityofboise.org (subject: Releaf Boise). Idaho Earth Institute's Annual Spring Plant Sale 10 am - 2 pm Lucy's Coffee & Espresso 1079 Broadway Avenue, Boise (corner of Broadway and Belmont near BSU stadium) We've got those organic herbs and veggies and water-thrifty landscape perennials for your 'recession blaster" gardens and yards. All plants locally grown at Canyon Bounty Farm and Draggin' Wing Farm. http://idahoearth.org Native Plant Society's Earth Day Plant Sale  9 am - 3 pm MK Nature Center (behind the Idaho Department of Fish and Game building) 600 S. Walnut, Boise Native plants make great additions to your landscape - they are easy to grow and adapted to our local climate conditions. Choose from a large selection of native flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees. Knowledgeable botanists will be on hand to answer your questions. Proceeds will benefit the local INPS chapter (Pahove) and the MK Nature Center. A complete plant list is available on the INPS website. Be sure to get there early for best selection! www.idahonativeplants.org For details or directions, Call Susan at 867-6188. We can accept only cash and checks at our sales.	Around Idaho Idaho Falls SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2010 Idaho Falls Earth Day 2010 - Youth Bike Rodeo Location: Tautphaus Park (next to Funland) on the asphalt pad (old skate park) 10 AM - 4 PM Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO), Eagle Rock Bicycling Club, and the Idaho Falls Police Department are providing a Youth Bike Rodeo during Earth Day 2010. This will be the 5th year organizations have participated in the event and their 4th year in providing a Youth Bike Rodeo for youth bicyclists ranging from ages 5 to 13.   Bike Rodeo Concept is to teach bicycle safety and the rules of the road to young cyclists by working with the community and providing: -Information Booths/Displays -BMPO Information Booth at entrance to the Bike Rodeo -BMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and Facility maps - Information for Safe Routes to School (SR2S) -Information on International Walk to School Day -Bike Rodeo with 8 stations for young cyclists to learn from and test their skills -Youth Bicycle Helmet drawing (raffle) available to all who complete the course -Bicycle Officer escorted bike ride through the park   Bike Rodeo stations include: Bike Check from a bike mechanic, Bike/Helmet Fitting, Safety Talk, Starts and Stops, Scanning, Rock Dodge, Demon Driveway, Crazy Crossroads, and Putting it all Together with a bike ride through the park escorted by a Bicycle Officer. - Pocatello SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 Environmental Fair at Optimist Park Please join us at Pocatello's Optimist Park for a day full of conservation and environmental information and fun. More details coming soon! Sierra Club is looking for a few people to help staff our Sierra Club table, pass out literature, and answer questions... if you can help for an hour or the whole day, please contact Stacey at eastidahosierraclub@gmail.com or 208.406.7989. Sandpoint THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 Sandpoint Earth Day Celebration 4 pm – 8 pm Sandpoint business and event center Join Idaho Conservation League and nearly two dozen other organizations and vendors. Contact: susan drumheller Phone: 208.265.9565 More info: www.idahoconservation.org/sandpoint-earth-day-festival
	SAT. MAY 1, 2010 1st Annual Seedy Saturday Seed Swap Capital City Farmers Market, downtown Boise On 8th Street, between Bannock and Jefferson blocks 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Gardeners, bring your own saved seed to swap with others, or just come and join others who value saving seed from their favorite vegetables, flowers or hers. Learn how to save different types of seeds. If you bring seeds, be sure to label them. Bring extra bags or envelopes to take seeds home. Demonstrations include: 10:15 - 10:45 am - How to save tomato seed (wet seed technique) 11:15 - 11:45 am - How to save beans, brassicas, beets (dry seed technique) 12:15 - 12:45 pm - Bring your seed saving questions and a panel of experts will answer your questions. Contact: Beth Rasgorshek, 697-6208