Earth-Friendly Activities Announced for Collegeville Community Day

Ursinus College Environmental Action (UCEA) has been working closely with the Collegeville Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) to plan several activities for Collegeville Community Day, scheduled for April 20 on the front lawn of Ursinus College from noon to 4 p.m.

“It should be a great day of partnership between the CEDC and Ursinus College,” said Rachael Morrison, CEDC executive director.

Potential activities include a petting zoo, to “help remind people of all the biodiversity and wildlife there is in the world,” according to Ursinus student, and UCEA leader, Megan Maccaroni.

Plastic bag awareness is also in the works; a reusable Chico bag will be made available for residents to buy so that any purchases at community day will not be stored in plastic bags, which “are a constant threat to marine life,” said Maccaroni.

The organization is planning an eco-craft table for childrens' activities, such as decorating a planter and planting seers.

A tie-dye and henna table will be available; die will be provided, residents should bring a t-shirt. Three college artists will provide henna.

The group plans to organize a group fitness session with piloxing or zumba, which will be fun for participants of all fitness levels”

A representative from Southeaster Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will be on hand to discuss information on SEPTA service in the area, and special event in Philadelphia.

UCEA is a student organization that works to bring environmental awareness campaigns and service opportunities to the members of the Ursinus campus and the surrounding community.

The UCEA arranges fun and informative activities, events and trips with the environment in mind. The goal of the organization is to foster education, discussion, and empowerment pertaining to environmental issues.