BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Office of Sustainability - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Office of Sustainability X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Office of Sustainability REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20221013T233538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T233538Z UID:10003959-1667635200-1667649600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal DESCRIPTION:The City of Auburn invites volunteers to help remove invasive plant species along the Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Trail adjacent to Shell Toomer Parkway. \nVolunteers will work alongside trained staff and Auburn Tree Commission members to learn to identify and properly remove common invasive plants such as privet\, elaeagnus\, Callery pear\, chinaberry\, mimosa and other common problem plants. \nVolunteers should meet at the intersection of Shell Toomer Parkway and Canary Drive. Volunteers should wear long pants\, closed-toe shoes and gloves. Extra tools will be provided\, but volunteers are encouraged to bring pruners\, lopping shears and small pruning saws\, if available. This project is open to volunteers big and small; kids are welcome to help out! \nMore information about this project and the City’s invasive plant removal efforts can be found at auburnalabama.org/invasive-species. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/invasive-plant-removal-3/2022-11-05/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Path\, Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park\, Auburn\, AL\, 36380\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Volunteer GEO:32.5522726;-85.4730973 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Path Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park Auburn AL 36380 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park:geo:-85.4730973,32.5522726 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20221010T205349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205631Z UID:10003948-1667635200-1667649600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal DESCRIPTION:The City of Auburn invites volunteers to help remove invasive plant species along the Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Trail adjacent to Shell Toomer Parkway on Oct. 22 and Nov. 5. Work will take place between 8 a.m. and noon. \nVolunteers will work alongside trained staff and Auburn Tree Commission members to learn to identify and properly remove common invasive plants such as privet\, elaeagnus\, Callery pear\, chinaberry\, mimosa and other common problem plants. \nVolunteers should meet at the intersection of Shell Toomer Parkway and Canary Drive. Volunteers should wear long pants\, closed-toe shoes and gloves. Extra tools will be provided\, but volunteers are encouraged to bring pruners\, lopping shears and small pruning saws\, if available. This project is open to volunteers big and small; kids are welcome to help out! \nMore information about this project and the City’s invasive plant removal efforts can be found at auburnalabama.org/invasive-species. \nStudents please register on GivePulse \nNon-students please register with the city URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/invasive-plant-removal-2/2022-11-05/ LOCATION:AL CATEGORIES:Anyone,Off Campus,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20221013T233538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T233538Z UID:10003958-1666425600-1666440000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal DESCRIPTION:The City of Auburn invites volunteers to help remove invasive plant species along the Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Trail adjacent to Shell Toomer Parkway. \nVolunteers will work alongside trained staff and Auburn Tree Commission members to learn to identify and properly remove common invasive plants such as privet\, elaeagnus\, Callery pear\, chinaberry\, mimosa and other common problem plants. \nVolunteers should meet at the intersection of Shell Toomer Parkway and Canary Drive. Volunteers should wear long pants\, closed-toe shoes and gloves. Extra tools will be provided\, but volunteers are encouraged to bring pruners\, lopping shears and small pruning saws\, if available. This project is open to volunteers big and small; kids are welcome to help out! \nMore information about this project and the City’s invasive plant removal efforts can be found at auburnalabama.org/invasive-species. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/invasive-plant-removal-3/2022-10-22/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Path\, Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park\, Auburn\, AL\, 36380\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Volunteer GEO:32.5522726;-85.4730973 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Path Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park Auburn AL 36380 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park:geo:-85.4730973,32.5522726 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20221010T205349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205631Z UID:10003947-1666425600-1666440000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal DESCRIPTION:The City of Auburn invites volunteers to help remove invasive plant species along the Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Trail adjacent to Shell Toomer Parkway on Oct. 22 and Nov. 5. Work will take place between 8 a.m. and noon. \nVolunteers will work alongside trained staff and Auburn Tree Commission members to learn to identify and properly remove common invasive plants such as privet\, elaeagnus\, Callery pear\, chinaberry\, mimosa and other common problem plants. \nVolunteers should meet at the intersection of Shell Toomer Parkway and Canary Drive. Volunteers should wear long pants\, closed-toe shoes and gloves. Extra tools will be provided\, but volunteers are encouraged to bring pruners\, lopping shears and small pruning saws\, if available. This project is open to volunteers big and small; kids are welcome to help out! \nMore information about this project and the City’s invasive plant removal efforts can be found at auburnalabama.org/invasive-species. \nStudents please register on GivePulse \nNon-students please register with the city URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/invasive-plant-removal-2/2022-10-22/ LOCATION:AL CATEGORIES:Anyone,Off Campus,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T110000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20221003T175644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T175644Z UID:10002990-1665732600-1665745200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Help the Hooch DESCRIPTION:Auburn faculty\, staff\, and students are encouraged to “Help the Hooch.” By donating your time\, you will directly improve the water quality of the communities and recreation areas downstream of Fort Benning. \nIf you’ve spent time in or on the water\, enjoy fishing in Lake Eufaula or even spend time in the Gulf of Mexico\, then you’ve benefited from the amazing natural resource that is the Chattahoochee River. Keeping this integral watershed healthy is vital to the Auburn community. \nParticipants are asked to meet at Pavilion 1 at Uchee Creek Marina and will be removing solid waste and trash from the waterway by boat and by land. You are also welcome to bring your own boat. \nA free pizza lunch\, t-shirt\, and cleanup supplies will be provided to volunteers. \nRegister via this link or call 706-545-3604 for any questions. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/help-the-hooch/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Uchee Creek Marina\, 7 Uchee Creek Rd\, Ft Mitchell\, AL\, 36856\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Daytime,Gathering,Off Campus,Registration Open,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/fort-benning-event.png GEO:32.305106;-84.958261 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Uchee Creek Marina 7 Uchee Creek Rd Ft Mitchell AL 36856 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7 Uchee Creek Rd:geo:-84.958261,32.305106 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20220930T143403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T143403Z UID:10003943-1664496000-1668729599@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Beat Bama Food Drive DESCRIPTION:Since 1994\, Auburn University and the Food Bank of East Alabama have united students\, faculty\, alumni\, and community members to help fight hunger and poverty in East Alabama by challenging the University of Alabama and the West Alabama Food Bank to see who can collect more non-perishable food to help those in need. This good-natured competition has made an impact that reaches far beyond the campuses where it began. Since its inception in 1994\, the competition has raised over 8 million pounds of food for Alabamians without proper access to food. Help Auburn win the food fight trophy in East Alabama as they look to beat hunger and BEAT BAMA!! \nContact: bbfd@auburn.edu URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/beat-bama-food-drive/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Auburn University Student Center\, Student Center\, 255 Heisman Dr\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:On Campus,Students,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BBFD-EVENT.png ORGANIZER;CN="Event Organizer | Beat Bama Food Drive":MAILTO:bbfd@auburn.edu GEO:32.602312;-85.4870926 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Auburn University Student Center Student Center 255 Heisman Dr Auburn AL 36849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Student Center\, 255 Heisman Dr:geo:-85.4870926,32.602312 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20220912T165426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T165426Z UID:10003886-1663059600-1663092000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Participate in the life-saving act of donating blood with the Red Cross!   \n Please register beforehand via this link  \nDonors will receive a free Chick-fil-A biscuit or Marco’s Pizza! \nRed Cross will be taking all implemented measures per the CDC and government officials and will only allow for 150 appointments each day.  Blood drives are an essential service outlined by the CDC and follow CDC-recommended safety protocols\, including but not limited to:   \n\nSpacing appointments to minimize contact between blood drive participants \nPre-screening drive attendees to assess health markers prior to blood drive entry \nRequiring face masks for all drive attendees \nSpacing donors 6 feet apart throughout the drive \nEnhanced cleaning practices throughout the blood drive \nLimited to Red Cross canteen items (no outside food/drink)  URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/red-cross-blood-drive-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Melton Student Center Ballroom\, 255 Heisman Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Daytime,On Campus,Registration Open,Volunteer GEO:32.6022524;-85.4869745 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Melton Student Center Ballroom 255 Heisman Drive Auburn AL 36849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=255 Heisman Drive:geo:-85.4869745,32.6022524 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20220912T171741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T171741Z UID:10002961-1662940800-1663372799@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Fair DESCRIPTION:This event will provide an opportunity for students\, faculty\, and staff to connect with local nonprofit organizations virtually. The Office of Public Service noticed an increase in volunteer needs from agencies\, fueling its desire to revolutionize the way it creates events for students on campus. \nThe Virtual Volunteer Fair will showcase the great work these local nonprofit and government organizations are undertaking in this diverse community. These organizations are focusing on areas such as housing\, education\, art\, food insecurity\, and more. . Everyone is welcome to access the volunteer fair for opportunities and general information about the amazing work these nonprofit organizations are doing in Lee and Macon County. \nThis is a chance for students who have service projects to complete in the coming school year to connect with these organizations. It is also a fun way for residents to learn more about local initiatives and how they can assist locally. \nFor more information about the Virtual Volunteer Fair\, contact Whitney Lee at wcl0011@auburn.edu or 334-844-5119. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/virtual-volunteer-fair/ LOCATION:Virtual Event | Check Event Page for Link\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Multi-Day,Off Campus,Students,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/outreach-logo-event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Event Organizer | Auburn University Outreach":MAILTO:outreach@auburn.edu GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T123000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20220829T173642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T173642Z UID:10003766-1661941800-1661949000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Give Back on the Green DESCRIPTION:Service Programs at Auburn University will be hosting their 2nd Annual Give Back on the Green on the Campus Green. This is a combined event with the five service student activity organizations housed in Student Involvement. This event will be a collaborative event offering students and guests the opportunity to engage in service projects directly benefitting the Auburn/Opelika community as well as recruitment for the service organizations. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/give-back-on-the-green-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Campus Green\, 500 Heisman Dr\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Daytime,Gathering,On Campus,Social Event,Students,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/auburn-logo-event.png GEO:32.6017874;-85.4877659 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Campus Green 500 Heisman Dr Auburn AL 36849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 Heisman Dr:geo:-85.4877659,32.6017874 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T173000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20220728T191116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T191116Z UID:10003760-1660575600-1660584600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Wesley Foundation - Loachapoka Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be handing out food to those in need in the Loachapoka community. We will meet at the Auburn Wesley Foundation at 3:00 and then head over to Loachapoka United Methodist Church. If you are running late feel free to just meet us in Loachapoka. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/wesley-foundation-loachapoka-food-pantry/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Auburn Wesley Foundation CATEGORIES:Volunteer ORGANIZER;CN="Event Organizer | Auburn Wesley Foundation":MAILTO:president@auwesley.org GEO:32.605644;-85.479536 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20211111T232135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T205935Z UID:10003542-1643121000-1643128200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Kreher Preserve Tree Planting DESCRIPTION:Come join the Office of Sustainability and the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center for Plant Ahead: A Tree Planting Event. Volunteers are invited to come plant short-leaf pine trees at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center. Together\, we will learn about forestry practices\, Alabama’s native flora\, and how to properly plant trees while enjoying the beautiful outdoor scenery and wildlife of the preserve.   \nWork will be physical so volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toed shoes and bring their own water bottle. Additionally\, volunteers should bring gloves\, pruners\, and lopping shears if available. Some extra tools & gloves will be available. Registration is requested\, but not required\, prior to the event on the Office of Sustainability GivePulse. Waivers will be signed on-site.    \nWe will meet in the parking lot at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center. Please join us on Tuesday\, January 25\, 2022\, from 2:30 PM-4:30 PM at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center to get outside and plant ahead! The rain date is February 22nd at the same time and location. If you need transportation to the event\, please contact the Office of Sustainability about a shuttle to the KPNC. \nPlease register on the GivePulse prior to the event.  URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/kreher-preserve-tree-planting/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Kreher Preserve & Nature Center\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Volunteer GEO:32.658578;-85.485692 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220117T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220117T123000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20220112T204148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T204204Z UID:10003677-1642422600-1642422600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Black Student Union & Alternative Student Break Day of Service DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Auburn’s Alternative Student Breaks (ASB) and Black Student Union (BSU) collaborate on a day of service and education to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. This year\, due to COVID-19\, there are on-campus and remote options for our MLK Day of Service. All participants must register through GivePulse\, and on-campus participants must additionally RSVP for the event on AU Involve. \nOn-Campus Participants:\n12:30 – Students arrive for lunch from Zoe’s Kitchen\n12:40 – “A Trip Through History” presentation given by ASB and BSU members\n1:00 – Dr. Bernard Lafayette of Tuskegee speaks\, Q&A\n1:30 – Begin United Way service project\n2:30 – Day of Service Ends \nRemote Participants:\nOn-campus participants will be packaging care packages for the Domestic Violence Intervention Center and the residents of EASE House\, an apartment community for senior citizens. We will be including friendly letters with words of encouragement in each package. As an alternative\, remote participants can email asb@auburn.edu a letter for us to print and include in our care packages. Remote participants will gain 1 hour of service for sending a letter in. Additionally\, our Day of Service will be streamed through Eagle Eye for remote participants who wish to watch. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/black-student-union-alternative-student-break-day-of-service/ LOCATION:AL CATEGORIES:Registration Open,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20211130T184925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T190733Z UID:10003556-1639573200-1639580400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Plant Ahead - Tree Planting Preparation DESCRIPTION:The Kreher Preserve and Nature Center needs your help to remove invasive plants and sweetgum trees in order to prepare the area for an upcoming Tree Planting Event! These plants can hinder the growth of the native seedlings we will be planting in January. \nVolunteers should meet at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center parking lot. Work will begin at 1:00 PM and end at 3:00 PM\, however\, people can come and go as they please. Please wear long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, and gloves. Extra tools will be provided\, but volunteers are encouraged to bring pruners\, lopping shears\, and small pruning saws if available. Signing up ahead of time is appreciated\, however\, registration day of is accepted as well. \nPlease Sign Up On Givepulse! URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/plant-ahead-tree-planting-preparation-2021-12-15/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Kreher Preserve & Nature Center\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Daytime,Registration Open,Volunteer GEO:32.658578;-85.485692 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20211127T193619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T193619Z UID:10003546-1638349200-1638374400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:LifeSouth Blood Drive - Roosevelt Concourse DESCRIPTION:LifeSouth will be hosting a blood drive on campus. LifeSouth is the primary blood supplier for East Alabama Medical Center. Appointments can be made online and all donors can now be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/lifesouth-blood-drive-roosevelt-concourse/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Roosevelt Concourse\, Roosevelt Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,On Campus,Volunteer GEO:32.6012354;-85.4828291 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Roosevelt Concourse Roosevelt Drive Auburn AL 36849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Roosevelt Drive:geo:-85.4828291,32.6012354 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20211127T193123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T193123Z UID:10003544-1638345600-1638378000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:LifeSouth Blood Drive - Student Center DESCRIPTION:LifeSouth & the Pre-PA Club will be hosting a blood drive! All blood donations will help provide a safe blood supply that meets and exceeds the needs of our local community. For more information and to register visit their website. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/lifesouth-blood-drive-student-center/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Auburn University Student Center\, Student Center\, 255 Heisman Dr\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,On Campus,Volunteer ORGANIZER;CN="Event Organizer | Pre-Physician Assistant Club":MAILTO:imp0006@auburn.edu GEO:32.602312;-85.4870926 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Auburn University Student Center Student Center 255 Heisman Dr Auburn AL 36849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Student Center\, 255 Heisman Dr:geo:-85.4870926,32.602312 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20211026T202310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T154649Z UID:10002859-1637395200-1637409600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal DESCRIPTION:City of Auburn Tree Commission and Chewacla State Park need your help to remove invasive plants! \nThe City of Auburn invites volunteers to gather for an invasive plant removal day along the Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Trail\, adjacent to Shell Toomer Parkway at the entrance to Chewacla State Park. \nTo spread awareness about how to identify and remove invasive plants\, the City of Auburn Tree Commission has partnered with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Chewacla State Park to host an invasive plant removal day. Volunteers will work alongside trained park staff and Tree Commission members to learn to identify and properly remove common invasives including privet\, elaeagnus\, Callery pear\, chinaberry\, mimosa and other common problem plants. \nVolunteers should meet at the parking area at the intersection of Wrights Mill Road and Shell Toomer Parkway. Work will begin at 8 am and continue until noon. Volunteers should wear long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, and gloves. Extra tools will be provided\, but volunteers are encouraged to bring pruners\, lopping shears\, and small pruning saws if available. This project is open to volunteers big and small; kids are welcome to come help out! \nWe request that you volunteer ahead of time\, however registration day of is accepted as well. \nStudents please register on our GivePulse \nNon-students please register with the city URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/invasive-plant-removal/2021-11-20/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Path\, Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park\, Auburn\, AL\, 36380\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Invasive-Plant-Removal-1.png GEO:32.5522726;-85.4730973 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Path Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park Auburn AL 36380 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park:geo:-85.4730973,32.5522726 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20211026T202310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T154649Z UID:10002858-1636185600-1636200000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Removal DESCRIPTION:City of Auburn Tree Commission and Chewacla State Park need your help to remove invasive plants! \nThe City of Auburn invites volunteers to gather for an invasive plant removal day along the Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Trail\, adjacent to Shell Toomer Parkway at the entrance to Chewacla State Park. \nTo spread awareness about how to identify and remove invasive plants\, the City of Auburn Tree Commission has partnered with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Chewacla State Park to host an invasive plant removal day. Volunteers will work alongside trained park staff and Tree Commission members to learn to identify and properly remove common invasives including privet\, elaeagnus\, Callery pear\, chinaberry\, mimosa and other common problem plants. \nVolunteers should meet at the parking area at the intersection of Wrights Mill Road and Shell Toomer Parkway. Work will begin at 8 am and continue until noon. Volunteers should wear long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, and gloves. Extra tools will be provided\, but volunteers are encouraged to bring pruners\, lopping shears\, and small pruning saws if available. This project is open to volunteers big and small; kids are welcome to come help out! \nWe request that you volunteer ahead of time\, however registration day of is accepted as well. \nStudents please register on our GivePulse \nNon-students please register with the city URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/invasive-plant-removal/2021-11-06/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Path\, Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park\, Auburn\, AL\, 36380\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Invasive-Plant-Removal-1.png GEO:32.5522726;-85.4730973 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Charlotte and Curtis Ward Bike Path Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park Auburn AL 36380 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Adjacent to Shell Toomer Pkwy and Chewacla State Park:geo:-85.4730973,32.5522726 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20210914T181827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T181827Z UID:10003520-1631606400-1631638800@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Bike Parking Count DESCRIPTION:Join the Auburn University Cycling Advisory Committee as they work to complete the first-ever bicycle parking count on Auburn’s main campus.  Volunteers will meet at the Office of Sustainability to get materials and instructions before heading out in pairs to walk a segment of campus and count the number of bicycles parked in racks.  All volunteers will have a chance to be entered into a drawing for a Taco Mama gift card. \nPlease register for the event at our GivePulse. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/bike-parking-count/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Office of Sustainability CATEGORIES:On Campus,Registration Open,Volunteer GEO:32.605203;-85.483074 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210418 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20210329T195555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T192644Z UID:10003443-1617580800-1618703999@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:SEC Campus Food Pantry Fight DESCRIPTION:Auburn Cares is participating in the SEC Fight\, a SEC-wide competition among food pantries. Every dollar donated is worth three points and every food item donated is worth two points. All proceeds directly benefit the Campus Food Pantry at Auburn. Competing schools include Alabama\, Arkansas\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, Missouri\, Ole Miss\, South Carolina and Tennessee. The drive begins Monday\, April 5\, and ends Saturday\, April 17. To donate food items\, visit 1115 Melton Student Center. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/campus-food-pantry-to-partake-in-sec-fight/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Melton Student Center – Room 1115\, 255 Heisman Dr\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Competition,Multi-Day,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Student-Affairs-Event-T7i6lB.tmp_.png GEO:32.6022524;-85.4869745 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Melton Student Center – Room 1115 255 Heisman Dr Auburn AL 36849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=255 Heisman Dr:geo:-85.4869745,32.6022524 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20210215T210922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T210922Z UID:10003380-1614951000-1614958200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Hoops for Trees DESCRIPTION:Hoops for Trees is a green initiative aimed at  increase urban forest canopy\, improve water quality and provide numerous other social\, environmental and economic benefits on the areas across Alabama. Through this tree planting program\, the aim is to bring awareness to Urban Forestry and  help establish the next generation of urban foresters\, arborist and horticulturist as they’re taught how to plant trees correctly and have a little  fun as well.  Planting locations has been selected by city  personnel. Trees will  be planted at Sam Harris Park where the trees will help with a buffer zone\, erosion mitigation\, shade\, wildlife habitat and other benefits are needed. The overall goal with this event is to increase visibility of the urban forest scenario and teach students about selecting and planting trees. \nA basketball game of horse will be played and if you stay in\, you keep playing and if you miss and lose out of the game\, then you go plant a tree. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/hoops-for-trees/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Sam Harris Park\, 850 Foster Street\, Auburn\, AL\, 36832\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Daytime,Off Campus,Training,Volunteer GEO:32.6199632;-85.5020207 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Sam Harris Park 850 Foster Street Auburn AL 36832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=850 Foster Street:geo:-85.5020207,32.6199632 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20201118T070458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T070458Z UID:10003290-1605790800-1605798000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Stream Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Parkerson Mill Creek which is downstream of Wellness Kitchen will have a clean up event. Trash bags and gloves will be provided\, sturdy shoes\, long pants\, and water bottles are recommended. \nEmail jnc0023@auburn.edu to sign up.e URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/stream-clean-up/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Auburn University Wellness Kitchen CATEGORIES:All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Daytime,Faculty,Gathering,Graduate Students,Meeting,On Campus,Outing,Staff,Students,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Default-Event.png GEO:32.598343;-85.49096 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20201026T170730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T051236Z UID:10003235-1605191400-1605195000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Tree Planting DESCRIPTION:AU Facilities Management Landscape Services is looking for 20 volunteers to help participate in a City/Extension partnered project to provide free native trees for property owners who remove invasive tree species. They have already removed over 100 exotic invasive trees on campus and need help to plant the new 100 native trees. These include Southern Sugar maple\, Black tupelo\, Mexican Plum\, and Cherrybark oak! This event is under guidance provided by Arbor Day for Auburn University’s Tree Campus – Higher Education designation. \nThey will meet in the cul-de-sac of Extension Loop behind the District Energy Plant on the west side of campus. Shovels\, gloves and trees placed at adequate socially-distanced spacing will all be provided. If you are interested\, please contact Alex Hedgepath (abh0010@auburn.edu) URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/tree-planting/ LOCATION:Event Venue | District Energy Plant CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Daytime,Faculty,Gathering,Meeting,On Campus,Staff,Students,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Default-Event-jo5OOK.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20201007T164237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214427Z UID:10002327-1585990800-1586005200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Parkerson Mill Creek Clean Up DESCRIPTION:
\nAuburn University Risk Management and Safety and the Ag Ambassadors will host a creek clean-up event along the banks of the campus' Parkerson Mill Creek! The clean up will span Parkerson Mill Creek beginning at the intramural fieldhouse\, and students\, faculty\, staff and those associated with the university community are invited to participate in the event. Gloves and bags will be available for collecting\, but volunteers are responsible for bringing appropriate footwear\, such as rubber boots or waders. Meet behind the intramural fieldhouse\, next to the parking lot. Students will need to sign a Volunteer Release & Acknowledgement of Risk waiver (forms will be available the day of the event).\n
For further details contact Tom McCauley at mccautp@auburn.edu or 334-844-4870.
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Other events in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day can be found on the Earth Month in Auburn page.
URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/parkerson-mill-creek-clean-up-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Intramural Fieldhouse CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Daytime,Faculty,Graduate Students,On Campus,Staff,Students,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200122T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200122T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20201007T164232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214423Z UID:10002454-1579702500-1579710600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Plant Ahead: A Tree-Planting Event DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Sustainability and the Longleaf Pine Stand Dynamics Laboratory in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences in planting trees to start a conversation about how climate change is directly related to an individual’s carbon footprint. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water\, work gloves\, and a shovel if you have one. Pizza provided! Students who require transportation should make arrangements with the Office of Sustainability. Registration for this free event is open until January 19th.  URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/plant-ahead-a-tree-planting-event-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Mary Olive Thomas Experimental Forest CATEGORIES:All Employees,Daytime,Off Campus,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20201007T164235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214425Z UID:10002320-1579518000-1579525200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Day of Service: East Alabama Food Bank DESCRIPTION:The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 20\, 2020\, marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.\nThis year the Office of Diversity & Inclusion will be supporting The Food Bank of East Alabama's Backpack Program by packing backpacks with nutritious and easy-to-prepare food for elementary students to take home on weekends and school vacations when other resources are not available. Students are referred to the program by teachers and counselors. \nRegistration is required\, and transportation is not provided- volunteers should plan to meet at the location. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt for participating in the service opportunity. Please register at aub.ie/MLKWeek. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/day-of-service-east-alabama-food-bank-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | East Alabama Food Bank CATEGORIES:Anyone,Daytime,Off Campus,Volunteer ORGANIZER;CN="Event Organizer | Auburn University Office of Inclusion and Diversity":MAILTO:diversity@auburn.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T235000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20201007T164235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214425Z UID:10002472-1579503600-1579564200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Dr. MLK\, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast DESCRIPTION:To kick off Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Celebration Week\, Auburn University is hosting a breakfast featuring keynote speaker civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette\, which will be followed by a service opportunity at 11 am. The cost to register is $35 per person (the first 20 students to register will get free admission). URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/dr-mlk-jr-scholarship-breakfast-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center\, 241 S. College St.\, Auburn\, AL\, 36830 CATEGORIES:Talk,Volunteer ORGANIZER;CN="Event Organizer | Auburn University Office of Inclusion and Diversity":MAILTO:diversity@auburn.edu GEO:32.6029913;-85.4809402 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center 241 S. College St. Auburn AL 36830;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=241 S. College St.:geo:-85.4809402,32.6029913 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191109T080000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20201007T164232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214423Z UID:10002453-1573286400-1573286400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Town Creek Invasive Species Removal DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are invited to help remove invasive species along the creek side of the Historic Tree Trail. Participants are asked to park at the Wrights Mill Road end of the Historic Tree Trail by Margie Piper Bailey Park.Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and sturdy shoes and to bring gloves and pruners\, if available. Please park at the Wrights Mill Road end of the Historic Tree Trail by Margie Piper Bailey Park. Those interested can sign up online at auburnalabama.org/urban-forestry-volunteer. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/town-creek-invasive-species-removal-2/ LOCATION:AL CATEGORIES:Anyone,Daytime,Off Campus,Outing,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T080000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20201007T164319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214502Z UID:10002426-1548489600-1548489600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Day of Service DESCRIPTION:Day for Auburn University to give back! Join to travel to sites across Auburn and Opelika to spread Dr. King\'s message through service. Participation is free\\, and you will receive breakfast and a t-shirt. Please register under the \'Learn More\' tab to confirm your spot. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/day-of-service-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Foy Hall Auditorium CATEGORIES:Anyone,Daytime,Off Campus,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MLK-Celebration-Week-Event-4eon2K.tmp_.png GEO:32.60458;-85.484866 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20201007T164318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214501Z UID:10002425-1548151200-1548162000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:AuburnServes Volunteer Fair DESCRIPTION:The AuburnServes Spring Volunteer Fair will feature representatives from local & state non-profit agencies to share information about their missions and volunteer opportunities. Carnival themed snacks and giveaways will be provided. All Auburn students\\, faculty and staff are invited to attend. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/auburnserves-volunteer-fair-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Student Center – Various Locations CATEGORIES:All Employees,Anyone,Daytime,On Campus,Other,Students,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Auburn-Serves-Event-omfpz3.tmp_.png GEO:32.602196;-85.486942 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T070000 DTSTAMP:20260524T142538 CREATED:20201007T164332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214514Z UID:10002669-1548054000-1548054000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week Trip to Selma DESCRIPTION:Auburn University’s Black Student Union and Alternate Student Breaks organizations are heading to Selma\\, Alabama\\, for a day of service. Students will volunteer at designated sites including SABRA Sanctuary\\, Selma Area Food Bank and a housing project. After volunteering\\, students will take tours around downtown to learn more about the rich civil rights history that occurred in Selma\\, with a stop at Selma’s Interpretive Center where they will have the opportunity to take a literacy test that African Americans were formerly forced to take to be able to vote. At the end of the day\\, the student group will march Edmund Pettus Bridge in remembrance and honor of those who fought for people’s rights to vote.\nFor more information and to register for the MLK Celebration Week events\\, go to http://ocm.auburn.edu/mlkweek/. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-week-trip-to-selma-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Selma\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Anyone,Daytime,Gathering,Off Campus,Outing,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MLK-Celebration-Week-Event-4eon2K.tmp_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR