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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 2000)
■ The Outdoor Program provides chances to get outside and is working to protect the playground Susan Monahan for the Emerald The weather is gorgeous. The air has that springtime smell, and everyone on cam pus is just itching to get out side and bathe in it all. Naturally, the Outdoor Pro gram knows its cue — what better time to give students an easy ticket to experiencing some of the priceless environ mental resources that sur round them? The Outdoor Program is us * ing the upcoming Earth Week festivities to get its message out there: t® introduce novices • to the great outdoors, to em power students to group to gether and to care for nature that is taken for granted far too much. “Once students get out there and hike in one of the few un logged areas around Eugene, it makes them wonder why more areas were not saved,” said Darcy Davis, a leader in the Outdoor Program. “We hope to get more UO students involved in the protection of the environment.” Davis helped coordinate en vironmental awareness activi ties for Earth Week. She, to gether with the Earth Week Alliance composed of repre sentatives from four other en vironmentally active campus organizations, worked hard to get the student body’s atten tion and inform them of the Outdoor Program. The group’s office sits in the comer of the EMU, and inside is the “trip wall,” a billboard listing all the potential excur sions for the week. It’s really as simple as signing your name to a clipboard, and you’re set to travel. A couple of trip leaders — who could be any students — volunteer their expertise and take on the organizational du ties of the trip. Got an urge to go rafting on the McKenzie River? Just contribute money for gas and food, attend a brief pre-trip meeting and sign your name under a poster that may read “Tuesday — Rafting: Anyone interested in playing hooky?” Davis pointed out the ad vantages for students who travel with her organization. “It’s so much easier and less expensive,” she said. “With us, a day of rafting on the McKenzie may cost $15. Try to do it with a tour group down there and you could spend $85.” This non-profit organization stresses that they are not a club but merely an establishment that brings together students who have an interest in the outdoors. Still, strong bonds are made among the students, which is why Davis and the Outdoor Program have be come so involved in ecological awareness and Earth Week. For those who want to get their hands dirty and make a difference in honor of Earth Day, the group hosts trips to the coast for projects like the Oregon Beach Cleanup. Scheduled for May 4-7 is the popular Rogue River Cleanup, sponsored through donations from local businesses. Stu dents ship trash up and out of the river and its banks. Al though the sign-up list for the 10th annual event filled up quickly, don’t be discouraged — the Outdoor Program spon sors countless other projects similar to this one. The Outdoor Program had a table set up at the EMU Am phitheater along with other environmental groups advo cating Earth Week, and Davis said the environment is her passion. To her, success with Earth Week would mean “get ting more students to learn about the issues, drawing in outsiders and really causing them to discuss things.” So, enjoy the spring, enjoy the weather, enjoy the out doors — hey, it’s almost Earth Day. The Outdoor Program just doesn’t want you to take it for granted. { { Once students get out there and hike in one of the few unlogged areas around Eugene, it makes them wonder why more a teas were not saved. Darcy Davis leader, Outdoor Program — Catharine Kendall Emerald Safety Library Coordinator for the Outdoor Program Katie Higgins un packs digital cell phones, donated to the program by AT&T. These phones have longer lasting batteries and longer talk time, beneficial to backpack ers traveling in the wilderness. IZ66800 SWING INTO SPRING! SPRING RATES M-Hl $16 [9 holes] $29 [18 holes] Students and Seniors F-Sun $18 [9 holes] $34 [18 holes] Students and Seniors $20 anytime with Student I.D. Check out Traditions Restaurant now open for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner EMERALD VALLEY 83301 Dale Kuni Rd. Creswell, OR 97426 CALL 541.895.2174 FOR TEE TIMES r Every day is Earth Day at the EMU! Bring in your own mug or cup and get 20( Off the price ot any coffee, tea or fountain soda purchased at the following locations: Greatful Bread»EAU Main floor Buzz Coffeehouse ► EAU Ground floor Erb Essentials Store►EAU Ground floor AAA Cafe»Lawrence Hall Atrium Cafe ► Willamette Hall Daily Grind ► Knight Library EMU ERB MEMORIAL UNION 009139 every day! C©me celebrate Barth Day with f©Ik wh© d© At the Holy Cow Cafe, we try to live up to the ideals of Earth Day with every plate of food we serve. This Saturday, join us on the EMU East lawn for two of our best-loved dishes - Pad Thai noodles & Indian Soulfood Plate. Viva Earth Day! Viva organic food! CAPE Real food, fast!
