Chemists Celebrate Earth Week April 21-27
Please join the Sacramento Section in celebrating Earth Week. This year’s theme, ‘Get a Charge Out of Chemistry’ delves into the fascinating study of batteries. Additionally, we will be promoting the biannual illustrated poetry contest. If you know a school or student interested in participating, details are listed here. If you would like to volunteer at any of our events, please reach out to Arlene Laursion. We would greatly...
Sac ACS Celebrates Earth Day in the Park
The Sacramento Section of the ACS joined forces with the Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) to celebrate Earth Day in Southside Park. A well-organized event and beautiful spring weather drew many families to the festivities. This year’s theme was The Buzz About Bugs – Insect Chemistry and kids of all ages enjoyed our Jumping Bugs and Bugs to Dye For demonstrations. Our participation was made possible by the Sacramento...
Local Earth Day Illustrated Poem Winner
Check out this wonderful illustrated poem celebrating National Chemistry Week! Credit to Nimrit Kaur, a senior at Sheldon High School.
CA Natural Resources Agency Earth Day Events
Join the California Natural Resources Agency April 19-23 for online events celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day! Click here to view Monday’s event: Secretary of the CNRA, Wade Crowfoot, and Secretary Jared Blumenfeld of CalEPA discuss “Pacific Crest Trail to Planet”
Earth Week Illustrated Poem Contest
The Cal ACS annual poem contest is now open! K-12 applicants must submit their entry by April 25, 2021. The theme is “reducing our footprint with chemistry”. Submit your entry here.
Virtual Earth Week Event: Reducing Our Footprint with Chemistry
Cal ACS is hosting a family-friendly Zoom Earth Day event on Saturday, April 24 from 11 am – 3 pm Pacific. Events will include demos and short lectures. There will be two sessions, at 11 AM and 1 PM, so join us LIVE for either (or both!). A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants shortly before the event. More info and RSVP at here.