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Info Session: Tropical Ecology

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Free

Earn science credits by scuba-diving in Honduras and or hiking the rainforests of Panama this spring with the Tropical Ecology program! Learn more at this free, open information session on October 23 at 12:30PM in MO 318.

The primary goal of these field trips is for students to learn about terrestrial and marine ecosystems and immerse themselves in the local culture. Primary activities include extensive hiking through tropical forests, observing plants and animals in their natural habitats, exploring tree canopies, and snorkeling on the Mesoamerican barrier reef.

World Cleanup Day 2025

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Free

Roll up your sleeves and make a difference this September 20th! Join the Loyola and Tulane World Cleanup Day event and help us make Carrollton shine. Everyone’s invited—please register now

Join Loyola and Tulane in celebrating World Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 20th, by participating in a litter sweep of our neighborhood! 

Before the sweep, join us for light bites and educational tabling. Stick around afterwards while we tally our impact and enjoy live music and sno-balls from Imperial Woodpecker as a thank you for helping beautify the neighborhood!

Greenhouse Gathering

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Free

The Greenhouse Gathering is moving to Satchmo’s (Downstairs of Danna Center) on April 22 from 5–7 PM due to expected rain. Come hang out, stay dry, and celebrate Earth Week with live music.

    Earth Week Keynote & Roundtable

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    Cost

    Free

    Join us for a discussion about "Environmental Justice in the Heart of New Orleans". Hear from speakers:

    Malik Rahim, Community Organizer and Co-Founder, Common Ground Relief; Dr. Cassandra Shephard, Asst.

    Professor, African American Diaspora Studies Department, Xavier University; Katelin Williams, Braniya McGamble, & DeMarquis Milton: Loyola and Xavier students about the subject.

    Earthw Week Sun Printing & Bouquet Making

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    Cost

    Free

    Join us in making stylish and sustainable crafts at the Earth Week Farmer's Market. The market will feature a sun printing and bouquet-making stations!

    Rain Backup Location: 1st floor Monroe Library

    Earth Week Drum Circle & Face Painting

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    Cost

    Free

    Join us for an afternoon of live music and community building as we close Earth Week out! Come enjoy the musical styles of fellow Loyola students, make new friends at the Drum Circle, or celebrate with a stylish face painting. Check out our website for more event details.

    Rain Backup Location: 1st floor Monroe Library

    Earth Week Farmers Market & Live Music

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    Cost

    Free

    Stop by for fresh produce, snacks, and a live music! The market will include a free "edible garden" of rice and quinoa with a variety of fresh veggies dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette. Featuring live music by fellow Loyola students.

    Rain Backup Location: 1st floor Monroe Library

    Keep Loyola Beautiful Cleanup

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    Time

    Cost

    Free

    Join Mark Tobler, affiliation coordinator for Keep Louisiana Beautiful, for an evening campus clean-up sponsored by Keep Louisiana Beautiful. Participants will clean the perimeter of campus including St. Charles, Calhoun, Freret, and West Rd. Supplies will be provided.

    This event will still take place if it rains, but it will be canceled if it is storming. We will send a message out on the day of the event letting you know.

    Dr. Bob's Frog Walk

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    Cost

    Free

    Earth Week Dr. Bob's Frog Walk || April 24th || 7:00PM-11:00PM || Jean Lafitte National Park

     

    Get ready to hop on down to Jean Lafitte National Park on April 24th, from 7:00pm-11:00pm as we go on Dr. Bob’s famous Frog Walk! This is a ribbit-ing experience that you will not want to miss!

    Please RSVP here in order to attend. Your last day to sign up is Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025.

    Swamp Kayak Trip

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    Cost

    Free

    Join our Earth Week kayak trip to the Manchac Shell Bank Bayou. This is a unique experience you won't want to miss!

    Reservation & Cost: $10 dollars and deliver payment to Shelby Perkins in Monroe hall 571/572 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:45-2:30. The deadline for new sign-ups is 4/16/25.

    RSVP for the Kayak trip here. ***Please note your spot will not be reserved until you have paid.