NSAC Celebrated Earth Day - April 22

Spreading knowledge about owls, reducing office lighting and cleaning up a playground are highlights from Earth Day, April 22, at NSAC. Despite the rainy, dark weather we had during the day; lights were out all over campus.

In addition to turning off lights, staff participated in Earth Day by carpooling, bringing litter-less lunches, and wearing 100% cotton clothing. Three people were selected to receive eco-friendly merchandise from NSAC. Fraser Nicholson received an eco-button for using double-sided print, turning off lights, and shutting off his computer when he's not in the office. Catherine Enright received an eco-friendly journal set for considering the environment at home by collecting discarded recyclables, hanging her laundry to dry, and sweeping rather then vacuuming. A folding shopping bag was given to Jatinder Kaur for making a commitment to no longer using plastic grocery bags.

“We left the TV off and played a couple of games of Scrabble instead,” said Dawn MacKay, Office Manager, Physical Plant, of Earth Day at her house.

During the day, a faculty member also visited students at Redcliffe Middle School to talk about owls, other birds of prey, and how to protect their environment.