Global Earth Hour

Date: Saturday 28 March
Time: 7 - 9.30 pm (Switch off at 8.30 pm)
Venue: Monash University, Caulfield campus , Central common lawn between buildings H and K

For

Monash students and friends

Format

Celebration of global event

Overview

In more than 75 countries from Australia to South Africa, Russia to Spain, Peru to South Korea, millions of people are coming together to switch off their lights for 1 hour and send a message to decision makers at Copenhagen Global Climate Change Conference 2009: that we are concerned about climate change risks and want real action.

Let your voice be heard and your light switch be your vote. Find out more about Earth Hour.

Event Program

7 pm
Free Bike Workshop
Guest Speakers
BYO picnic

7.30 pm
'Cous Cous'
Western African Drumming Ensemble

8.30 – 9.30 pm (Lights Out)
'Barons of Tang'
Mish-mash of Gypsy and Tango...bring your dancing shoes!

Complete the online registration form to show your commitment to Global Earth Hour.

Getting there

Use this opportunity to leave the car at home:

• Take the bus, train or tram. Visit the Metlink website or call 131 638 for directions.
• Ride. Cycling 5km or less the bike is faster than a car. You can also combine cycling with train travel to get anywhere in Melbourne.
• Walk. Everyone needs at least 30 minutes exercise a day.