Here's what's happening this week in Sustainability!
Community Lunches are BACK (as of this Wednesday)! Also, get outside and to our farm on one of our many trips this coming week, winter is coming...
MONDAY, September 23rd
POP UP BIKE SHOP
2:30PM - 4:30PM | Patio in front of Fahey-McLane!
This event is for QUICK FIXES ONLY. To schedule an appointment for any fix longer than 15 minutes, please visit our website.
You can fill your tires and lube your chain for free, and small fixes are just $10 for 15 minutes of labor (plus the cost of any parts). We only accept DASH Discretionary via the GET Mobile app, so please bring your phone, ID Card, and have your DASH preloaded with some money. We can also help you register your bike for free!
See you soon!
SAP OFFICE HOURS
4:30PM - 6:30PM|Susty Office Irving 180
First years! Come by the Susty office to hear more about all things Sustainability Action Program related!
Applications for SAP due this Saturday.
TUESDAY, September 24th
FARM CLUB x VHOC O-FARM WORK DAY
8AM - 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.
LITTLE GREEN GRILLING
5PM - 6:30PM | The Cube
Come learn about the garden and pick up some delicious roasted veggies!!
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
6PM - 8PM | 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, September 25th
SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY LUNCH
12:30PM - 1:30PM | Irving Commons 2nd Floor Kitchen
Susty staff will be making a fresh farm veggie forward lunch! We’d love to share a meal in community with you all. GF and vegan options will be available.
All are welcome, and no prior involvement with Dartmouth Sustainability is required. Bring your friends!
FARM CLUB WORK DAY
2PM - 3:30PM | Organic Farm
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!
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
5PM - 7PM | 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.
THURSDAY, September 26th
FARM CLUB WORK DAY
8AM - 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.
FRIDAY, September 27th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
11:30AM -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!
SATURDAY, September 28th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
4PM - 7PM | 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!
AGROFORESTRY WORKSHOP
8AM - 5:30PM | Dartmouth Organic Farm
Workshops including:
Resilience within agroecology
Riparian buffer design
Food forest for diversity
Species selection in small-scale nursery
Agricultural funding and marketing
Connections with farmers and others interested in agroforestry!
O-FARM PIZZA DINNER
5PM - 7PM | Rides from behind Robo to the Dartmouth Organic Farm
Wood-fired pizza at the Organic Farm. No prior experience required -- we'll teach you how to make the pizza of your dreams! Please bring a water bottle.
Sign ups on Trailhead
SUNDAY, September 29th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12PM - 3PM | North Massachusetts Basement
We're refreshing our shelves constantly–swing by for new finds!
AGROFORESTRY WORKSHOP
East Hill Tree Farm in Plainfield, VT | Robie Farm in Piermont, NH
See the above flyer for more info on agroforestry site visits!
NEXT WEEK
DARTMOUTH CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE PANEL AND STUDENT WORKSHOP
Tuesday, October 1st | 4:30-6pm | Irving Project Hub
Join us to learn about and provide feedback on Dartmouth’s response to the climate crisis. The session will begin with a panel Q&A about the Dartmouth Climate Collaborative featuring Senior Vice President of Capital Planning & Campus Operations Josh Keniston, Director of Sustainability Rosi Kerr, and Special Advisor to the Provost on Climate and Sustainability Laura Ogden.
We will then transition to a student workshop on the Climate Futures Initiative in which students can share feedback on how Dartmouth’s scholarship and teaching might contribute to climate knowledge and action.
OTHER EVENTS
Below, find events from other campus and local organizations related to sustainability, climate, and social justice!
DHARMA TALK AND WALKING MEDITATION
Wednesday, September 25th | 5 - 6:30pm | Rollins Chapel
Peace is every step. A mindful Dharma talk hosted by Blue Cliff Monastery Dharma teachers. A guided mindful walk around campus will follow.
BUILDING A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION IN NEW ENGLAND
Saturday, September 28th | All Day | Irving Institute for Energy and Society
Northern New England residents gather at Dartmouth for two days of workshops focused on a wide range of topics, such as: decarbonization, reducing energy burdens, and more.
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