GVSU Student Eviornmental Coalition

Spring Ravine Cleanup April 6^th, 2008 In coordination with the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity we had our spring ravine cleanup. We pulled out numerous tires, washing machines, and genaral trash from the bottom of the ravines behind GVA.

Pop Can Drive December 1^st, 2007 Earning money with no regard for personal injury to fund Focus the Nation in January.

Powershift 2007 Novermber 2^nd-5^th, 2007 Powershift was the first ever student summit on climate change and sustainability held on the University of Maryland's campus. Over 6000 college students attend the four day event. During the first two days we attended workshops and panels on various topics related to sustainability and climate change. On the last day we travelled to Washington D.C to talk to our representatives and senators about their stand on the climae crisis and upcoming climate legislation. Powershift 2007 Website

Ravine Cleanup October 27^th, 2007 We had a great crew of 40 people come and help with the cleanup. We pulled out 2 cars, 2 washing machines, and a refrigerator, among many other things and small scrap pieces. We had an awesome time and made a lot of progress.

Adrienne Young October 26^th, 2007 An Adrienne Young Concert held at the *Mediterannean Oven*. Adrienne Young is aa Nashville-based singer-songwriter who is such an ardent supporter of sustainable agriculture that she bundled seed packets into the liner notes of her Grammy-nominated first album. Her third release, Room to Grow, was released in May. Young has integrated a national responsible-farming awareness campaign and fund-raising effort into the release of Room to Grow, a perfect marriage between her convictions and her talent. Sustainability Week Article Adrienne Young's Official Website

Beach Cleanup September 15^th, 2007 A dozen GVSU students took part in the annual Adopt-a-Beach program. We spent the morning removing any trash we could find at Tunnel Park in Holland. Afterwards we had a cookout and played some volleyball. We also had the entertainment of watching Hope College students conditioning themselves for the anuual Tug-O-War between the freshmen and sophomores.