Sustainability Week kicks off with tree planting

The campus community is invited to plant trees at the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) October 22, the start of Grand Valley's Campus Sustainability Week.

Tree planting will begin at 10 a.m. and will take place in conjunction with Make a Difference Day. SAP is located at 4539 Luce St. in Allendale.

Campus Sustainability Week is organized by the Office of Sustainability Practices. Events conclude October 30.

Some highlights of the week include:

International Dinner: October 23, 5-7 p.m., The Connection

A dinner will be prepared with produce grown at the Sustainable Agriculture Project.

Campus Clean Up: October 24, 5 p.m., Kleiner Commons

Students will gather to clean up north campus. Meet by the picnic tables in front of Kleiner Commons.

A presentation by Brewery Vivant's Kris Spaulding: October 26, 4-6 p.m., Cook-DeWitt Center

Kris Spaulding, co-founder of Brewery Vivant and Grand Valley alumna, will discuss sustainability practices used at the brewery.

Zero Waste Football Game: October 29, 7 p.m., Lubbers Stadium

Students will lead zero-waste efforts during the football game against the University of Findlay. 

Wesley Walks to Replenish 5k: October 30, 1-3 p.m., Cook Carillon Tower

The 5k will raise awareness and funds for Replenish, Grand Valley's student food pantry. It is sponsored by Wesley Fellowship, Women's Center, Office of Sustainability Practices and Access of West Michigan.

For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/sustainability.