Malvern Prep Community Celebrates Earth Week

Malvern Prep’s campus was full of activity as the community celebrated Earth Week.

The week began with the Spring Spruce-Up at the Rosengarten Ranch on Tuesday, April 22. Students, faculty, and staff were invited to join Dr. Fry and his team to help prepare the garden beds, clear away debris, enrich the soil, and ensure the space is ready for the upcoming spring planting season.

On Wednesday, Malvern Prep’s scholar-in-residence, Dr. Jordan Ermilio, led a Lunch & Learn on the Water-Food-Energy Nexus and the interconnectedness of these three systems related to sustainable development and resource management. Dr. Ermilio shared his experiences in the Philippines as a case study on how the Water-Energy-Food Nexus functions in the real world. He highlighted the environmental, health, economic, and social justice challenges he encountered while carrying out a rural water and electrification project as a water resource engineer.

The Earth Fair was held on Thursday, April 24, and included a sustainability pledge table, Earth Week-themed treats, and seed planting. In addition, members of the Beekeeping Club were on hand to explain the process of making honey. 

Rounding out Earth Week, the 5th Annual Tree Blessing and Planting took place on Friday, April 25. Fr. Bill Gabriel blessed the lot and prayed for the tree to grow bright and strong. Senior Environmental Club leaders Declan Abromavage and Sean Martin shared thoughts from Pope Francis on the environment, including his “urgent challenge to protect our common home,” before planting a Lavender Twist Redbud tree in the Quad.