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Earth Month

As a Living Lab, Mason aims to stimulate and support the development of new research and scholarship that use the campuses and their physical and socio-ecological structures for experimentation and education to develop and advance sustainability solutions.

As we recognize Earth Month, we highlight our year-round commitment to fostering a healthy planet.ÌýCheck back often, as this page will be updated throughout the month with inspiring stories and events.

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10 ways you can help the planet–and Mason—this April

Read more | Watch the video below

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Food forest sign at Mason
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Events around campus

Tuesdays in April 2024 | 2:30 pm – 4 pmÌýGreenhouse & Gardens Booth, Johnson Center, Fairfax Campus |


April 5, 2024 | 10 a.m.-noon | Ìý´¥Ìýlocated behind SUB I on the Fairfax Campus

Help plant local eco-type native trees, shrubs, and meadow perennials in the new food forest


April 11, 2024 | noon - 5 p.m. | Ìý´¥


April 14-18, 2024 | | Mason Square, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA |

Theme: Adapting to Climate Change: 17th Annual STAR-TIDES Capabilities DemonstrationÌý


Mar 15 – Apr 30, 2024Ìý´¥ Spring 2024 Bioblitz | | What is Bioblitz?


April 19, 2024Ìý´¥ 5 p.m.-8 p.m.| | Sculpture Studio Yard, Art and Design Building, Fairfax CampusÌý


April 20, 2024 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | | Registration: Ìý´¥


April 20, 2024 | 8 p.m. | Small Island Big Song | Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus |

Small Island Big Song Residency Showcases Indigenous Artists with Earth Day Message | Watch the videoÌý


April 22, 2024 |10 am-12 pm |


April 25, 2024 |ÌýMason Wind Symphony Concert:ÌýThe Blue MarbleÌý| 8 p.m. |ÌýDewberry School of Music,ÌýCenter for the Arts |


Bike to Mason Days, April 2024 |Ìý

  • SciTech: Tuesday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Colgan Hall patio
  • Mason Korea: Tuesday, April 23, 8:30–10:30 a.m., George ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ statueÌý
  • Fairfax: Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Merten Lawn
  • Arlington: Thursday, April 25, 3–7 p.m., Plaza

Learn more:ÌýMason named a Bicycle Friendly University by The League of American Bicyclists


April 26, 2024 | Time: TBD | Ìý