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THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY: August 12th - August 18th, 2024

Here's what's happening this week in Sustainability!

Professor Sarah Kelly joined us for intern dinner down by the Connecticut River to discuss the impacts of climate-related flooding—and how communities are coming together to build resilience in the face of climate extremes.

 

TUESDAY, August 13th

FARM WORK DAY
8 - 10AM | Rides from behind Robo
  • Come out to the O-Farm Tuesday morning for a workday where we'll be harvesting down in the fields!! We will be leaving from behind Robo at 8am, and we'll be back by 10am. No experience required, just bring a water bottle and dress for the weather!

  • Sign up on Trailhead.


FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
7 - 9PM | North Massachusetts Basement
  • Instead of buying new, get your fresh fit at the Free Market! 

  • You can also drop off donations during our open hours.

 

WEDNESDAY, August 14th

SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE HOURS
12 - 1:30PM | Collis/Foco patio (rain location: Robo 106)
  • Come ask Susty staff questions about sustainability and learn more about sustainability at Dartmouth! There will be sweet treats for you to enjoy.

  • All are welcome, and no prior involvement with Dartmouth Sustainability is required. Bring your friends!

 

THURSDAY, August 15th

RENTAL BIKES RETURN PERIOD
4 - 5PM | Bikes Shop (Fahey-McLane)
  • The term is winding down, and if you rented a bike this summer, it's time to return it!

  • Mechanics will be able to assist you during this time in returning your security deposit back to you via DASH. Please bring your Dartmouth NetID with you.

 

FRIDAY, August 16th

FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
11:30 - 1:30PM | North Massachusetts Basement
  • Want to reduce your environmental impact? Tired of buying directly from fast fashion companies with poor labor treatment? Want to save some money? Come to the Free Market and get new clothing for free!


RENTAL BIKES RETURN PERIOD
3:30 - 4:30PM | Bikes Shop (Fahey-McLane)
  • Same as above!

 

SATURDAY, August 17th

FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12 - 3PM | North Massachusetts Basement
  • Come swing by our on-campus thrift store, the Free Market, this weekend! All clothing is reclaimed from Dartmouth's waste streams. Instead of buying new clothing, get second-hand for free!

 

SUNDAY, August 18th

FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12 - 3PM | North Massachusetts Basement
  • We're refreshing our shelves constantly–swing by for new finds!

 

NEXT WEEK

SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY LUNCH
12:30 - 1:30PM | Irving Patio (or IR 275 if the weather's bad!)
  • Join us to celebrate a summer term filled with all things farmy, free (market), friendly, (bike) frame-fixing, flower-powered and more.

  • All are welcome to join us, and we'll have gluten free and vegan options. Bring your friends, too!


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