This Earth Day, let’s come together to celebrate our beautiful planet!
Earth Day is a time to reflect on our impact while also appreciating the beauty and diversity of nature and the world around us—and most importantly, to take action to protect it.
From 12 PM to 2 PM at the Atrium in Sighthill, we’ll be hosting a free mini terrarium-building workshop using upcycled glass jars. No need to bring anything—we’ll provide all materials, including a selection of beautiful plants to choose from. Best of all, you can take your terrarium home with you to enjoy and serve as a lasting reminder of the power and resilience of nature!
Terrariums are more than just decorative—they embody the principles of a self-sustaining ecosystem, reflecting the delicate balance of nature. Just as plants, soil, and water depend on each other to thrive, we too are part of an interconnected world, reliant on the health of our environment.
This mindful and relaxing activity takes around 30 minutes, and participation will be first come, first served—so arrive early to take part!
We'll also be handing out wildflower seeds for you to scatter—helping to create a bee-friendly environment and adding a splash of colour to our surroundings!
Additionally, we’ll have a wishing well where you can write your wishes for the planet on dissolvable paper and drop them into a bucket of water. Your wishes will dissolve in the water, and to honor these wishes, we’ll ceremoniously spray an ECSA terrarium with the water from the wishing well, creating a symbolic connection between our hopes for the planet and the living ecosystem we build together.
ECSA will be running a litter pick around the exterior of the campus from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. We want to highlight the importance of keeping our public spaces plastic- and litter-free, enhancing the overall quality of life for students and everyone on campus. The collected litter will be displayed in the Atrium as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect wildlife and care for our environment. It also encourages individuals to take pride in their surroundings and be more mindful of their waste disposal habits. If you're keen to help us with the litter pick then meet us at the ECSA office in the Atrium at 10.30.
Time & Place Breakdown:
🧹 Litter Pick:
⏰ When: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
📍 Where: If you would like to join us, meet at ECSA Office (we will be going around the campus’s outdoor spaces collecting litter)
🌱 Terrarium Building Workshop:
⏰ When: 12 PM to 2 PM
📍 Where: Atrium, Sighthill
🌸 Wildflower Seed Giveaway:
⏰ When: Available during the workshop
📍 Where: Atrium, Sighthill