McDaniel celebrates Earth Day

McDaniel College celebrated Earth Day on Friday, April 21. In Memorial Plaza, students, faculty, and staff enjoyed eco games, recycled crafts, live music, food, and more, during an Earth Day Fair. Additionally, the McDaniel Environmental Center hosted students from Gerstell Academy for an Earth Day celebration focused on taking action to improve the local community and the environment.

McDaniel College Earth Day fair — McDaniel's Earth Day Fair in Memorial Plaza

McDaniel College celebrated Earth Day on Friday, April 21.

An Earth Day Fair in Memorial Plaza featured more than 30 activities, including eco games, recycled crafts, live music, food, and more, for students, faculty, and staff to enjoy.

Elly Engle, assistant professor of Environmental Studies, called it "the biggest sustainability celebration yet."

Earth Day Fair

McDaniel's Human Resource table — McDaniel's Earth Day Fair

McDaniel students enjoy Earth Day — McDaniel's Earth Day Fair

Additionally, the McDaniel Environmental Center hosted the entire Gerstell Academy study body to celebrate Earth Day. The students participated in 18 different educational stations and service activities focused on taking action to improve the local community and the environment.

Jason Scullion, associate professor of Environmental Studies, discussed the history of the McDaniel Environmental Center, formerly known as the Singleton-Mathews Farm, and the Carroll County Bureau of Land and Resource Management also assisted with the event.

Gerstell Academy at the McDaniel Environmental Center

Gerstell Earth Day event at the McDaniel Environmental Center (MEC): April 21, 2023 — Gerstell Academy at the McDaniel Environmental Center

Gerstell MEC — Gerstell Academy at the McDaniel Environmental Center

Gerstell MEC Ed Singer — Gerstell Academy at the McDaniel Environmental Center

Gerstell MEC 1 — Gerstell Academy at the McDaniel Environmental Center

MEC Gerstell 3 — Gerstell Academy at the McDaniel Environmental Center

Apr 21, 2023