As a prelude to this Wednesday's Earth Day, let us all come together to realize the importance of respecting our Earth. 

As our home, the Earth provides us with everything we could possibly need. Take each opportunity you can to turn off the lights, unplug your electronics, and simply enjoy the natural beauty of the great outdoors. 

Go for a run or hike in Patapsco, read a book at CERA or the Sculpture Garden, carpool anywhere you might have driven to alone. Enjoy what our Earth has to provide us and do your part to preserve our planet.

Celebrate Earth Week at UMBC and enjoy our many events.