On Oct. 19 the University of Houston- Clear Lake’s (UHCL) Campus Recreation and Wellness Center hosted Plant the Promise – an environmental effort dedicated to sustainability and global awareness. The event held on campus in the Rec Center Backyard was open to students, faculty, staff and community members. To combat air pollution by planting, the event encouraged involvement with various eco-friendly activities such as planting, pot decorating, and meditation.
UHCL’s 524-acre campus is located on a nature preserve and home to numerous species of wildlife. It is not uncommon for students to witness sightings on their walks to class. Among the social, economic, and environmental benefits of planting, it also provides habitat for wildlife, such as those that call UHCL home.
In addition to the Green Hawks’ support of the event, the Environmental Institute of Houston (EIH) donated Texas Bluebonnet seeds which were provided to event attendees for their decorated pots. Lowes showed their support with the donation of soil, which was used for planting the seeds.
Event Coordinator Bryce Starr and Exercise Science major Breanna Hines take a break from greeting attendees and pose for a photo during the opening of Plant the Promise. Photo by the Signal reporter Brittany Ballast.
Donated cans, canisters, paint, and bakeware were some of the items used for the event. The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center highlighted the art of recycling by accepting donations of those interested in participating. Reusing recycled items is a major benefit to our community and environment. Photo by the Signal reporter Brittany Ballast.
Marketing majors William Kendrick and Mallory Moore laugh with Marketing and Promotions Graduate Assistant of Campus Recreation and Wellness Diana Portales while crafting pots for their plants. Once completed they filled them with soil and planted their Bluebonnet seeds. Photo by the Signal reporter Brittany Ballast.
Starr assists a student with planting Bluebonnet seeds donated by EIH. In addition to EIH, he gives thanks to the Green Hawks and Lowes for their support and materials supplied for the event. Photo by the Signal reporter Brittany Ballast.
Exercise Science major Breanna Hines welcomes Alief ISD students who stopped by to decorate a pot after leaving Open House, which was also in session. Photo by the Signal reporter Brittany Ballast.
A student strategically adds the final touches to his masterpiece. Photo by the Signal reporter Brittany Ballast.
Alief ISD students participate in eco-friendly fun by decorating their pots for future plants in efforts to combat pollution. Photo by the Signal reporter Brittany Ballast.
In addition to crafts, yoga was also among the activities for the day. Yoga mats were provided by the Campus Rec for attendees interested. In correlation to the event’s dedication to environmental sustainability, meditation helps shape framework of the mind – a toolkit for connecting with our planet. Photo by the Signal reporter Brittany Ballast.
Artistic creations of event attendees who decorated pots for their plant. Photo by the Signal reporter Brittany Ballast.
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