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THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY: July 15th - 21st, 2024

rachelskent

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

Sustainability interns built out their own definitions of sustainability – the more livable, just futures we're working towards – at intern dinner last week.

 

TUESDAY, July 16th

FARM WORK DAY
8 - 10AM | Rides from behind Robo
  • Come out to the Farm for a lovely morning workday out in the field. No experience needed!

  • Sign up on Trailhead.


POCO O-FARM PIZZA DINNER

5:45 - 8PM | Rides from behind Robo

  • Join Nico '26 (they/them) and Dylan '26 (he/him) for a lovely pizza dinner at the O-Farm! We will be making our own pizzas (we'll provide ingredients) and enjoying a lovely summer evening! This is a People of Color Outdoors trip, so if this applies to you, sign up here!


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, July 17th

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, July 18th

FEAST AND FIELD FIELD TRIP
4:30 - 9PM | Rides from behind Robo
  • Come out the the gorgeous orchards of Fable Farm for dinner and live music! We will be leaving campus around 4:30 and taking a 40-ish minute drive into Vermont. There will be live music by folk artists Patti Casey & Tom Mackenzie, and freshly prepared dinner that is grown, raised, and harvested right on the farm! Tickets will be covered but bring money for food (dinner ranges from $10-20). Hope to see you there!🌷

  • Sign up here!

 

FRIDAY, July 19th

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!

FIRESIDE FRIDAY AT THE FARM
Friday evening – more details and sign-up coming soon!
  • Join Farm Club for a dreamy Friday evening featuring a campfire, sunset, and s'mores out at the Farm!

  • To be the first to find out about this event and more Farmy fun, join the Farm Club GroupMe!

 

SATURDAY, July 20th

SUSTY NORWICH FARMERS’ MARKET TRIP

10:15AM - 12:20PM | Meet at West Wheelock Advance Transit Bus Stop

  • Join Sustainability outreach intern Helen (she/they) on a trip to the Norwich Farmers’ Market! We’ll go to and from the market together via the Advanced Transit system, and each attendee will get $10 worth of tokens to spend on products from the market! 

  • We'll be meeting at the West Wheelock AT bus stop at 10:15am (be on time so you don't miss the bus!) and will be back on campus by 12:20pm. 

  • Sign up here on Trailhead!


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, July 21st

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

 

OTHER EVENTS

Below, find events from other campus and local organizations related to sustainability, climate, and social justice!


APPLY FOR THE DCSI MATARIKI GLOBAL IMPACT SUMMIT
Apply by July 9; Summit taking place July 20 - 21 | Moosilauke Ravine Lodge
  • Join DCSI for lively discussions and activities with local practitioners and leaders across the sustainable agriculture, climate change, and food sovereignty space. Engage in conversation and relax with your peers at the Lodge! Click here to learn more and register by July 9.

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