Earth week at Goodfellow schedule of events Published April 15, 2015 By Art Silver 17th Training Wing Civil Engineer Squadron GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Earth Day is an annual global event which started in 1960's to draw national attention to environmental stewardship. This year's official Air Force theme is "Conserve Today, Secure Tomorrow" with an emphasis on recycling, which is just one important part of pollution prevention. Goodfellow's own Earth Week seeks to promote maximum base wide participation and community partnerships. This year's schedule of base wide events is as follows: Saturday 18 April 9 a.m. to noon Adopt-A-Highway cleanup event sponsored by Company Grade Officer Association. Please contact 1st Lt. Joe Buyer at 654-3488 for details. Tuesday 21 April All-day event - Base-wide Carpool Day All members of GAFB are encouraged to share rides to and from work to help reduce regional air emissions. 9 am to 2 pm. Water & Energy awareness table will be available in Exchange food court area. Wednesday 22 April 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - "Official Earth Day" Green Products awareness tables will be availablein the Exchange/Commissary. Thursday 23 April 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Water Harvesting Techniques Class. Location: CE Bldg 3519, Bonding Room. Space will be limited. Please make reservations by email or phone 654-5946, scott.flash@us.af.mil Friday 24 April All-day event Wildlife Photo Contest Interested participants should take pictures of wildlife on, or near, GAFB. Please get your photos to 1st Lt. Lauren Cutsinger on CD or by email no later than COB Thursday 23 April. Bldg 3511, Room 126. lauren.cutsinger@us.af.mil Saturday 25 April 8 a.m. to noon Off base volunteer opportunity at the San Angelo Friends of the Environment Recycling 702 Warehouse Rd San Angelo, TX 76903 Ph: 325-659-0722 "Recycling represents the maximum use of our limited resources, and the many recycling options both on base and off provide accessible and ample opportunity for everyone to be a part of this effort," said Maj. David A. Sulhoff, 17th Civil Engineer Squadron Commander. "Additionally, as stewards of the tax dollar, we have an obligation to reuse as much as possible in innovative ways; all it takes is a little creativity and we can all help save money while also reducing the waste sent to landfills." Please contact Art Silver, 17th Training Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Base Environmental Coordinator, at 654-3456 if you have any questions or need further information.
