Fifty-seven fourth-graders from Navajo Elementary School and Monte Vista Elementary School will visit the University of New Mexico on Wednesday, April 22 as part of UNM’s premier Sustainability Expo. The expo is being held on April 22 in honor of Earth Day, and the UNM Parking and Transportation Services (PATS) has arranged a special program for the students, called SustainABILTY, to enhance the educational value of their visit.
“Sustainability at the University has made great progress this year,” said Mary Vosevich, Director of the Physical Plant Division. “The Sustainability Expo will not only show what UNM has accomplished, but will also promote awareness and encourage involvement.”
The hour-long program, set for 10 a.m. in the Willard Room of Zimmerman Library, will include presentations from Lobo Energy on energy conservation, the City of Albuquerque Bicycle Safety Education Program on bike safety, and a presentation on local foods from UNM Sustainability Studies. A SustainABILITY workbook designed specifically for the program will be given to each student for additional use in the classroom or at home.
“We are excited to welcome these students onto campus for the Sustainability Expo,” said Cynthia Martin, program planning manager, PATS. “This is a great opportunity to reach out and engage young minds in sustainability issues and show them how they can personally participate in bettering our community and environment.”
After the students attend the SustainABILITY program, they will attend the Sustainability Expo on Cornell Mall. The expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.