13 Days of Celebrating the Earth: April 21

Think Green Thursday: Fair Trade

When: 10:30am-12:15pm

Where: Magnolia Patio

What is fair trade and why does it matter? Learn about the importance of fair trade from a student entrepreneur. Test your knowledge to win discounts on beautiful fairly traded merchandise from around the world. Cash and Deacon Dollars accepted.

Chili Cook-Off

When: 11:00am-1:00pm

Where: Manchester Plaza (Mag Quad)

Bring your best pot of chili to this local/seasonal ingredient Chili Cook-Off. Groups and individuals can enter to compete for the coveted Golden Ladle. Entries will be judged based on taste and use of seasonal and local ingredients. The entry fee is $25 and all proceeds go to benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Questions? Contact Carrie Stokes (stokecr8@wfu.edu ) or Anna Donze (donzar9@wfu.edu) for additional details. To enter a team, contact Sarah Hayward (haywsl0@wfu.edu).

Action: Do you know your carbon footprint ? Use a carbon footprint calculator to learn more about how much energy you use (directly and indirectly). Choose one wasteful habit and commit to changing it.