Celebrate Earth Day All Month Long at Our Sustainability Events

Earth Day, observed each year on April 22, is a global reminder of the importance of protecting our planet and preserving natural resources for future generations. At Carilion, this annual celebration reflects our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and the health of the communities we serve. Throughout the month of April, we are proud to recognize Earth Day with a variety of activities and initiatives that highlight sustainability efforts across our organization.  

Tuesday, April 14 – 25   

Personify Health Going Green Challenge  

Daily actions contribute to a healthier world!  Learn more about sustainable choices and earn 100 points when you participate in the Personify Health "Going Green" challenge April 14 – 25. Personify Health also offers 3 journeys to help you learn how to shop, consume, and live more sustainably. Sign up on the Personify Health website.  

Wednesday, April 15  

Sustainability Champions Spring Meeting  

Curious about the Sustainability Champions Committee and interested in learning more? Join our spring meeting! This is a chance to learn more about the group to decide if you’d like to become a member. More information is also on the Sustainability Councils and Committees page of the Sustainability hub. 

• Location: Teams Meeting  
• Time: 9 – 10 a.m.   

Monday, April 20  

Sustainability Leadership Award Winners Announced  

Each year, we receive applications and nominations for the Sustainability Leadership Awards. Be sure to check out the Wow Wall on Monday, April 20 to learn about the winning projects!   

Tuesday, April 21  

Star City Compost Site Tour  

Did you know that Carilion Clinic started composting inedible food in 2024? In one year, this program has diverted 69,456 pounds of food from local landfills! Join us for an opportunity to learn about where the food waste goes and how it is composted.  

• Location: 2051 Blue Hills Dr NE, Roanoke, VA 24012 
• Time: 2 p.m.   
• Registration required! Sign up today.  

Wednesday, April 22  

Tree Seedling Prep Day  

As part of our Earth Day events, we will be distributing tree seedlings. Tree seedlings are obtained from the Virginia Department of Forestry but need to be prepared for distribution. We need help preparing the 600 tree seedlings! Volunteers will help wrap and sort the tree seedlings—no experience needed!   

• Location: 2823 Franklin Road SW, Building C, Roanoke, VA 24014  
• Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m./until finished  
• Register to volunteer. 

Thursday, April 23 

CRMH Earth Day Fair  

Stop by and learn about the many ways our organization promotes environmental health. Our Sustainability team will be on hand with free tree seedlings and other prizes, while supplies last, and other departments and vendors will have giveaways and information on environmental health.  

Grab a Bingo card when you walk in and complete it for a chance to enter to win the grand raffle prize!  

• Location: CRMH, 6th floor auditorium  
• Time: 6:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.  

Earth Day Events at Other Carilion Facilities  

The following locations will also have tables set up with free tree seedlings and wildflower seed bombs available while supplies last:  

• CRCH – Main Lobby (3rd floor), 7 a.m. 

• CASB – Main Lobby, 9 a.m. 

• CFMH – Main Lobby, 10 a.m. 

• CRBH – Café Entrance, 7 a.m. 

• CNRV – Cafeteria, 10 a.m. 

• CGCH – Main Lobby, 9 a.m. 

• ION – 1st Floor Main Lobby, 9 a.m. 

Friday, April 24  

Clean Up Day 

On Friday, April 24, go outside your office (or home office!) and participate in a Carilion-wide cleanup. Grab a trash bag and some gloves and walk around the area to pick up any trash you find.  

• Anywhere, anytime  
• Participants at CRMH are welcome to join the Chaplain Feel Good Friday Walk. This group meets at 12:10 outside of the Discharge Lounge/Gift Shop at CRMH. The group will take a 30-minute leisurely walk (out and back) on the Greenway. Gloves and bags will be provided for participants to pick up litter while they walk!  

For questions, contact Marina Sotelo: mcsotelo@carilionclinic.org