In celebration of Earth Day, many Ventura College clubs will come together to help beautify the community.
Earth Day falls on Thursday, April 22, and many clubs are doing their part to contribute in what has become a day of both celebration and raising awareness.
On Saturday, April 24, the Sociology, Anthropology and Psychology clubs will be among the many campus organizations participating in a beach cleanup at the Ventura Point, according to VC Anthropology Club Advisor, Gigi Fiumerodo.
“The clubs unite in not only participating in the beach clean up but to also expand their social network and meet other students interested in social causes,” said Fiumerodo. “Overall, it is about the planet, whether it be environmental concerns or socio-cultural issues. It is a time to spread knowledge and awareness.”
Members of the Holistic Health Club will host a holistic health and wellness festival on Earth Day to promote not only better physical and emotional health, but also a better, cleaner campus. Students can participate in a campus beautification project on the athletic track or meet with any of the 30 holistic health care professionals that will be set up in the quad.
The importance of Earth Day is for students to become aware and get active outside the walls of school. The beach cleanups and beautification project allow individuals to support a cause that is beneficial to both the community and the VC clubs.
“It allows students to feel community activism and the positive effects of being involved,” said Fiumerodo in regards to the importance of student participation.
While the holistic wellness festival is new to campus this semester, the beach cleanup has proven to be a popular activity in recent years. This year, the Anthropology Club decided to come together with other campus clubs showcase such festivities once more, according to Fiumerodo.
“This year, we have interest from the Sociology Club, Alpha Gamma Sigma, the Gay-Straight Alliance and the Psychology Club,” she said.
The event will start at 8:30 a.m. at Surfer’s Point in Ventura.
For more information on the beach cleanup and other Earth Day festivities, contact the Anthropology Club Advisor Gigi Fiumerodo at (805) 654-6400 ext. 1274.
