Being Greener for Earth Week

Stewardship of the natural world is one of Millbrook’s core values, and while "being green" informs our daily routines, it is only right that we kick up our programming a bit in April. Instead of celebrating Earth Day as a single opportunity to educate, we planned a full week of programming that culminated in our annual roadside cleanup. Led by Leigh Schmitt and the Environmental Council, there were opportunities each day this week to celebrate environmental icons, interact with spaces on our campus that foster stewardship, and get our hands dirty beautifying local roads. Each of these initiatives was a thoughtful and intentional way for community members to contribute and be inspired to do more. 

 

 

Earth Week assembly – Tom Lovejoy '59 tribute

Community homework - Tom Lovejoy '59 reading

 

Night at the Trevor Zoo, 8-10 p.m.

 

Outdoor activities on the quad - lawn games

Recycle and reuse - Milly Thrift shop bonanza!  

Student-centered online quiz and raffle

 

Roadside and community cleanup

Community picnic and Ashokan Center live music performance

 

Wear-your-green dress down day!

Green-themed lunch

Community bonfire and s’mores

 

Millbrook School farm plant sale