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DTSTAMP:20260512T141104
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T150000
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SUMMARY:Community Service:Gallup Pond Canoe Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Planet Blue Ambassador Program and Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation for a river clean-up! Canoe in Gallup Pond to pick up trash in the water with provided supplies. No prior paddling experience is required to participate in this litter clean-up. The starting location is at the Gallup Canoe and Kayak Livery.\n\nThe event is free and open to any U-M community member\, but registration is required and participants must complete a waiver form. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions.
UID:148238-21903430@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148238
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Community Service,Environment,environmental,Free,In Person,Nature,Outdoors,planet blue,Sustainability,Volunteer,Waste Reduction,Water
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260406T112623
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T124500
SUMMARY:Tours:Exploring the Reef: Coral Reef Sustainability Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn about coral reefs and how these unique ecosystems have a crucial role in supporting our planet. U-M researcher Dr. Bardwell will lead a tour of his coral reef tanks and share how sustainability and coral reefs are intertwined. Participants will have the opportunity to get a close-up look at coral reefs and discover the intricate lives of the creatures who live here.\n\nWe will be meeting at the BSB West Atrium before traveling to Dr. Bardwell’s office together. Swipe access is required to access the coral reefs\, so please arrive on time to ensure you can join us for the tour.\n\nThe event is free and open to any U-M community member\, but registration is required. Space is limited for this program\, so please only sign up for one of the tours. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions or if you are no longer able to join this event after registering.
UID:144148-21901017@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144148
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ecology,Education,Environment,environmental,environmental education,Free,In Person,Museum,museums,Nature,planet blue,Science,Sustainability
LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - Meet at West Atrium Lobby
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DTSTAMP:20260527T152914
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T120000
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SUMMARY:Presentation:What’s in your Wardrobe?: Textile Waste & Microplastics Lunch-&-Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join the Planet Blue Ambassador Program and the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) for a lunch-&-learn about the textile industry! This interactive presentation by OSI Circularity Intern Bridget Damon will teach participants about how clothes can increase microplastic pollution\, and free resources to reduce textile waste in Ann Arbor. The presentation will provide an overview of the sources and impacts of microplastics\, as well as current initiatives in Ann Arbor to reduce microplastic pollution.\n\nThe event is free and open to any U-M community member\, but registration is required. Please register by June 17 to ensure you receive food that meets your dietary restrictions. Email pba-information@umich.edu with questions.
UID:148417-21904228@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148417
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Environment,environmental,environmental education,Free,In Person,planet blue,Science,Sustainability,Waste Reduction,Water
LOCATION:Michigan League - Room D
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DTSTAMP:20260605T093242
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260901T170000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Sustainability Game & Craft Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the Planet Blue Ambassador program for a fun-filled night of environmental games and crafts! Snacks\, sustainability-themed board games\, and crafts are provided\, or bring your own games to play. Learn how to create native Michigan flowers out of pipe cleaners and decorate a reused lab flask into a mini vase! \n\nThe event is free and open to any U-M community member\, but registration is required so we can plan to bring enough games and snacks. This event is part of Welcome to Michigan and is primarily geared towards students. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions.
UID:148581-21904477@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148581
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,climate,Craft,Crafting,Creative Reuse,Environment,environmental,Free,Games,In Person,planet blue,pollinator,Science,Sustainability,Welcome to Michigan,Welcome26
LOCATION:Pierpont Commons - North East Room
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DTSTAMP:20260604T160540
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T170000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Ferns & Friends: Nature Walk at the Arb
DESCRIPTION:Join the Planet Blue Ambassador program and Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) for an outdoor walk at the Nichols Arboretum. We will go on a short nature trail and engage in reflective activities as we discover the beauty of the Arb. Meet us at the bus stop outside of Markley Hall (facing the hospital on E Medical Center Dr)\, and we'll walk over to the Arb together.\n\nThe event is free and open to any U-M community member\, but registration is encouraged. This event is part of Welcome to Michigan and is primarily intended for students. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions.\n\nPlease note that this session requires walking outdoors on an uneven trail over a distance of approximately a mile. This event may be cancelled in the case of hazardous weather conditions - we will contact registered participants if this is the case. Please wear comfortable attire and dress for the weather.
UID:148578-21904471@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148578
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:arb,arboretum,community gathering,Ecology,Environment,environmental,flora fauna,flower,Free,garden,hike,hiking,In Person,Mindfulness,native plant,native plants,nature,nichols,nichols arboretum,nichols arboretum arb,Outdoors,Planet Blue,plant,plants,Sustainability,walk,Welcome to Michigan,welcome week,Welcome26,Well-being,wellness
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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