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Earth Day celebrations hope to combine fun, education

Greene Street will become the center of green living on Tuesday as it hosts the Earth Jam festival alongside Travel Lightly Day and the Healthy Carolina Farmer's Market in celebration of Earth Day, which is Friday, April 22.

Earth Jam, the official Earth Day celebration of USC, will be live on Greene Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sustainable Carolina will provide music and hands-on activities while sharing information about sustainable practices on campus and beyond and encouraging environmentally sound living.

Transportation Services will also be on Greene Street on Tuesday encouraging students and staff to participate in Travel Lightly Day. They'll provide information about how to make everyday trips and commutes more environmentally friendly.

The Healthy Carolina Farmers Market will open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday as well, offering a variety of fresh produce and other locally produced items. Registered dietitian nutritionists will be on hand at 11:30 a.m. to provide tours and help students make smart purchases.


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