Here's what's happening this week in Sustainability!
Susty students are all over campus! Find us at Dimensions, the Fossil Free Festival, and other tabling events. If you're interested in getting more involved with sustainability at Dartmouth–just ask a friendly face!
EARTH DAY 2024
...though really, if you ask us, every day should be Earth Day – but at the very least, we'll start by marking the month of April as a time to join together, give thanks for the abundance this world provides, and recommit ourselves to fighting for continued environmental flourishing and justice. There's a LOT happening around campus and in town to do just that – check out our Earth Month 2024 calendar for the full line-up of events!
Though Earth Day got its start rooted in social justice tactics drawn directly from the Civil Rights movement, some manifestations of the occasion have moved far from those origins, becoming benign and whitewashed. Read on here for an abbreviated history tracing the evolution of Earth Day and how it might be reoriented toward inclusivity and environmental justice.
ALL WEEK LONG
PLUM VILLAGE MONASTICS VISIT
How can we practice Engaged Mindfulness to respond with intelligence and compassion to the increasingly challenging situations that come our way, personally and collectively?
Join for a variety of events including Dharma talks, mindful eating lunches, deep relaxation, mindful walks, and a weekend retreat. Get the full schedule and learn more here!
MONDAY, April 22nd: HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!
POP-UP BIKES SHOP (PUBS)
3 - 5PM | Bikes Shop (Fahey-McLane)
Dartmouth Bikes hosts Pop Up Bike Shops (PUBS) weekly (weather permitting) outside of the bike shop on the Fahey-McLane patio located on the Tuck Mall side of the building. These are for simple bike registrations, tune-ups requiring less than 15 minutes of work, as well as general maintenance like chain lube and air (which are always free).
TUESDAY, April 23rd
O-FARM WORKDAY
8 - 9:45AM | Rides from behind Robo
Join Farm Club for a morning workday at the O-Farm! We'll be seeding and doing some fieldwork. No prior experience required, we'll teach you everything you need to know! Wear clothes/shoes you don't mind getting dirty and bring a warm layer and a water bottle.
Sign up on Trailhead.
Join the Farm Club GroupMe for trip announcements and other ways to get involved!
SUGAR CREW WORKDAY
2 - 4PM | Rides from behind Robo
Join Sugar Crew Captain Valen NealBurk '25 for a work day at the Dartmouth Organic Farm's maple sugar bush! We'll be doing post-season clean-up work, including: pulling buckets/lines/taps from the trees, washing buckets/taps, and cleaning our boiling pans. All you need to bring is: weather-appropriate clothing and layers, sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting dirty, and 1 L of water.
We'll meet behind Robinson Hall (Robo) at 2:00pm and return to campus by 4:00pm. Reach out to Valen at valen.h.nealburk.25@dartmouth.edu with any questions!
Sign up on Trailhead.
CELEBRATING DARTMOUTH'S CLIMATE COMMITMENT: AN EVENING OF COMING TOGETHER & HOPE
5 - 6:30PM | Collis Common Ground
This Earth Day, we're gathering to celebrate climate action at Dartmouth. After updates from senior leaders on the rollout of Dartmouth's climate plan, several Dartmouth faculty and students will share why they're excited about the future of climate action and study at Dartmouth.
RSVPs for attending in-person are now closed, but all are welcome to catch the livestream online!
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
7 - 9PM | North Mass Basement
Excited by our thrift store and want to help sustain our efforts? Shocked by the amount of waste on campus and want a tangible way to curb it? Join us for a volunteer work session at the Free Market!
Help fold and sort clothing, organize the thrift store space, and more.
WEDNESDAY, April 24th
SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE HOURS
12:00PM - 1:30PM | Robinson Hall (106)
Come ask the 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, April 25th
O-FARM WORKDAY
8 - 9:45AM | Rides from behind Robo
Join Farm Club for a morning workday at the O-Farm! We'll be seeding and doing some fieldwork. No prior experience required, we'll teach you everything you need to know! Wear clothes/shoes you don't mind getting dirty and bring a warm layer and a water bottle.
Sign up on Trailhead.
Join the Farm Club GroupMe for trip announcements and other ways to get involved!
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12:30 - 2PM | North Mass Basement
Instead of buying new, get your fresh fit at the Free Market!
You can also drop off donations during our open hours.
SUGAR CREW WORKDAY
2 - 4PM | Rides from behind Robo
Join Sugar Crew Captain Valen NealBurk '25 for a work day at the Dartmouth Organic Farm's maple sugar bush! We'll be doing post-season clean-up work, including: pulling buckets/lines/taps from the trees, washing buckets/taps, and cleaning our boiling pans. All you need to bring is: weather-appropriate clothing and layers, sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting dirty, and 1 L of water.
We'll meet behind Robinson Hall (Robo) at 2:00pm and return to campus by 4:00pm. Reach out to Valen at valen.h.nealburk.25@dartmouth.edu with any questions!
Sign up on Trailhead.
CLIMATE ACTION AND MINDFULNESS DHARMA TALK
4:30 - 5:30PM | Spanos Auditorium, Cummings 100
How can we live a meaningful life, in touch with ourselves and with Mother Earth? How can we learn to respond with intelligence and compassion to the increasingly challenging situations that come our way, personally and collectively?
WALKING MEDITATION: ENERGIZING OURSELVES AND CAMPUS
4:45 - 6:15PM | Meet in lobby of ESCS
Join the Deer Park monastics for a mindful walk in community through the ECSC's state-of-the-art energy infrastructure, where we increase our awareness of the innovative green technology that keeps the internal environment of the ECSC comfortable.
FRIDAY, April 26th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEER HOURS
7 - 9PM | North Mass Basement
Looking for a tangible way to get involved with sustainability efforts on campus? Come volunteer with our Free Market Thrift Store!
SATURDAY, April 27th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12PM - 3PM | North Mass 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, April 28th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12PM - 3PM | North Mass Basement
See above–same thrift store, with perhaps some new finds! 👀
WEEKLY FEATURE
So much of our media is mired in gloom and doom–and don't get us wrong, there's a lot to be wary of when it comes to our fight for a just, livable future in the face of intensifying injustices and climate change. But, there's also SO much good work being done, too, that rarely gets highlighted, and we're here to begin to change that.
Europe's highest human rights court has ruled that its member nations must protect their citizens from the consequences of climate change. The Tuesday April 9 decision was a landmark ruling that sided with a group of 2,000 Swiss women against their government in a case that could have implications across the continent. Read more about this climate win here.
If you've got a climate win or sustainability star you're excited about, big or small, email us at sustainable.dartmouth@dartmouth.edu, and we'll include it in next week's newsletter! According to the IPCC, every action that prevents further degrees of global warming, no matter what scale, is meaningful.
OTHER EVENTS
Below, find events from other campus and local organizations related to sustainability, climate, and social justice!
FOSSIL FREE FESTIVAL
5 - 7PM | The Dartmouth Green
The Fossil Free Festival is a celebration of our collective dedication to a sustainable and just future via art, music, and activism.
This festival is an opportunity to come together as a community and emphasize the intersectional impacts of climate change and demand Dartmouth disassociate from fossil fuels.
WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE COMMUNICATION
3PM | Vail Room 710
Dr. Susanne Moser will lead an engaging workshop to practice climate and communication skills. Space is limited, so sign up here!
ENERGY AND CLIMATE CAREERS OFFICE HOURS
Tuesdays | 12 - 1PM | IR 155
Curious about career possibilities in climate and energy? Wondering about internship options? Looking for advice on networking? Stop by our weekly Climate and Energy Career Office Hours and talk with Irving Institute Experiential Learning Coordinator Angus McReynolds about find answers!
No registration necessary, just drop by!