THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY: October 6th - October 12th, 2025
- Admin
- Oct 6
- 5 min read
Here's what's happening this week in Sustainability!
October is HERE!!!
ALL WEEK LONG
DROUGHT
New Hampshire is under a statewide fire ban due to the recent extreme drought status.
All fires are not permitted in the state, including the cancellation of the bonfire for homecoming.
APPLY for the Arctic Sustainability Immersion Trip in Finland, Spring Break, 2026!
March 18th-28th, 2026 | Rovaniemi, Inari, & Hetta, Finland
Applications are due October 8th by 11:59pm.
Students will travel through Northern Finnish Lapland, above the Arctic Circle, to exchange knowledge and share cultural experiences with local partners– Educators and leaders in the Sámi reindeer herding community, Arctic researchers, Arctic policymakers, natural resource management experts, and more!
The immersive nature of the trip will include outdoor activities and cross-country travel in a cold snowy climate. Aspects of the trip will center around Arctic policy, climate science, Indigenous coproduction of knowledge and community-led land-based solutions.
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how green transitions affect Arctic communities and why it’s important that these changes are fair and inclusive. The question is: Whose green transition is it, really?
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
4:00PM - 6:00PM | 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!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
2:00PM - 6:00PM | 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!
DARTMOUTH AS LIVING LAB RESEARCH SUMMIT
4:30PM - 5:30PM | Irving Project Hub
Come learn how Dartmouth faculty are using our campus and community as a living lab to tackle climate and sustainability challenges and how you can apply for funding!
POP-UP BIKES SHOP
4:30 - 6PM | Bikes Shop (Fahey-Mclane patio)
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).
FOSSIL FREE DARTMOUTH - WEEKLY MEETING
6:00PM - 7:00PM | Sustainable Living Center
Come join Fossil Free Dartmouth for their weekly meeting at the Sustainable Living Center (2 Choate Road)!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8th
FARM WORK DAY
1:00PM - 3:00PM | Behind Robo
Looking for fun farm vibes? Join Lucy '26 and Addie '27 for a farm workday and fulfill your New England fall dreams.
The trip is open to everyone and no experience is required. No gear is required other than water bottle and weather-appropriate clothes. We will be leaving after 11's at 1pm and be back by 3pm!
Sign up here
SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE HOURS
12:00PM - 1:30PM | Collis Patio or Robison 106 if the weather is bad
Join Sustainability Staff for office hours! Whether you’ve got a question about sustainability at Dartmouth or want to learn more, or just want to spend time with others and eat some delicious homemade baked goods, all are welcome.
POP-UP BIKES SHOP
4:00 - 5:30PM | Bikes Shop (Fahey-Mclane patio)
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).
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th
FARM WORK DAY
10:00AM - 12:00PM | Behind Robo
Join Kaitlyn '28 and Jaya '28 on a chill workday at the Dartmouth Organic Farm!
This trip is beginner friendly, so no experience required. Just bring good vibes, clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty, and a water bottle. We hope to see you there!!
Sign up here
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
4:00PM - 6:00PM | 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!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th
FARM WORK DAY
10:00AM - 12:00PM | Behind Robo
Join Zoe, Abby and Journey for a morning workday at the Organic Farm! Think being outside, enjoying fall, and touching dirt.
We'll leave at 8am, drive about ten minutes to the farm, and return to campus in time for 10s. Absolutely no experience necessary! Just wear clothes/shoes you don't mind getting a tad dirty and bring a water bottle. Excited to head to the farm with you!
Sign up here
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
2:00PM - 4:00PM | 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!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
4:00PM - 6:00PM | 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, OCTOBER 12th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
3PM - 5PM | North Mass Basement
See above–same thrift store, with perhaps some new finds! 👀
OTHER EVENTS
Upper Valley Local Food Procurement Mixer
Thursday, October 9th
5:00PM - 7:00PM | Dartmouth Organic Farm 102 Lyme Rd. 03755
Bringing together food producers, distributors, processors, and food service providers to share ideas about how we may strengthen our local food system together.
From Ashes to Spores: Indigenous Women Restoring Land Relations
Friday, October 10
3:00PM - 4:00PM | Fairchild 101
Panel Discussion on Indigenous land restoration using traditional fire burning practices and fungal bioengineering.
GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS (THINGS) TO APPLY TO!
Irving Institute Student Grant Priority Applications
Due Wednesday, October 15
Looking for funding to help with energy- or climate-related research or a project?
The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society offers grants up to $6,000 for enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are advancing the Institute's mission of transforming humankind’s understanding of energy, climate, and society issues.
Learn more and apply by October 15!
Fellowships Office Fall Event Schedule
The Fellowships Office is excited to announce our fall schedule of events and information sessions. There is something for everyone - from a Research Journeys Panel featuring young alumni to information sessions about fellowships that fund language study programs, graduate school, and more. View the full schedule of events here. We look forward to connecting with you this term! Email Fellowships.Office@dartmouth.edu with questions.
Environmental Organizing Fellowship Opportunity - Green Corps
The Green Corps, the Field School for Environmental Organizing, is looking for college graduates passionate about the environment and who want to practice the craft of organizing. Organizers will receive classroom training and field placements across the U.S. Apply here
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