THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY: September 22nd - September 28th, 2025
- Admin
- Sep 22, 2025
- 4 min read
Here's what's happening this week in Sustainability!
Joke of the day: Why did the tree break up with the forest? It needed some space to branch out!
ALL WEEK LONG
29s!!!
Are you interested in sustainability?
Want to meet other students, staff, and faculty who want to help you learn??
Want to spend time outside, go on field trips, and work on cool projects???
The Sustainability Action Program (SAP) is focused on first years and is dedicated to enabling YOU to become an effective change agent working for climate action and sustainability transitions on campus and in our broader community. In SAP, you will have the chance to learn about the sustainability community at Dartmouth to engage you in making REAL change and help you chart the course you want to pursue while you’re here. You’ll leave SAP with a strong sense of community and confidence and skills to make impactful changes here at Dartmouth and in the world!
In fall term, we will get you grounded in the sustainability context at Dartmouth—while growing a strong community through events, dinners, and field trips, you will learn how sustainability systems work on campus. Through building a solid foundation for understanding how food, energy, waste, water, and transportation operate at Dartmouth, you will begin to generate ideas for opportunities for improvement within these systems!
In winter and spring terms, we will train you to be change makers by equipping you with tools such as design thinking, systems thinking, and behavior change theory. Then YOU (and a team of fellow SAP-lings) will design and implement a project on a topic you care about that makes Dartmouth even greener! (Get it? Big Green?!) SAP-lings have gone on to do amazing things in the world of sustainability and climate, and we can't wait to see what mark your class will leave on this place!
No sustainability experience needed—come learn and grow with us!
Applications are due Sunday, September 28 at midnight. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at sustainable.dartmouth@dartmouth.edu.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd
HARVEST DAY
8AM - 10AM | Dartmouth Organic Farm
Come out to the Dartmouth Organic Farm with Zoe (‘26, she/her) for a morning of harvesting veggies! What better way to start the fall term than getting outside, meeting some new friends, and harvesting some fresh produce?
All our produce is donated to local community partners to help fight against food insecurity in the Upper Valley, so whether it’s your first time at the farm or you’re a seasoned pro, your help goes a long way.
We’ll drive together from behind Robo to the Organic Farm (only 3 miles), do the harvesting all together (so no prior knowledge/experience is needed), and drive back before 10As
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th
ORGANIC FARM HARVEST DAY
8AM - 10AM | Dartmouth Organic Farm
Farm club will run a BEGINNER + 29 FRIENDLY workday at the farm. We will be harvesting some of the crops and vibes will be very high! What better way to start the morning? We will leave at 8am and be back before 10s.
We will also be outside, so wear clothes you are comfortable getting a tad dirty and make sure to bring a water bottle. Remember to drop the trip if you can't make it anymore! We hope to see you there!!🧑🌾🥕
SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY LUNCH
12:30-1:30pm | Irving Kitchen (IR-275)
All are welcome to join us for Sustainability Community Lunch for the beginning of fall term! Join us to learn more about how to get involved with Sustainability this summer.
Vegan and GF options available!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
O-FARM HARVEST DAY
8AM - 10AM | Dartmouth Organic Farm
Join Hannah C '26, Jaya '28, and Eliza '28 for an afternoon workday at the beautiful farm! Come to enjoy the outdoors and try something new!!
Beginner-friendly, no experience needed!! We'll meet behind Robo at 1:30, take a quick drive over to the farm (<10 min), do some work over there, and we'll be back on campus around 3.
Just bring water and clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty. Can't wait to see you there!
GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS TO APPLY TO!
Wednesday, October 15
IRVING INSTITUTE STUDENT GRANT PRIORITY APPLICATIONS DUE
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.
Boren/Critical Language Scholarship/Gilman Information Session
Are you a US citizen interested in studying underrepresented languages or a Pell Grant recipient planning on studying abroad? Join the Fellowships Office on Tuesday, September 23 at 12:15 pm to learn about the Boren Awards, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), and Gilman Scholarship. Boren and CLS support the study of languages deemed critical to US national security, and the Gilman helps fund study abroad for students of limited financial means. Food will be provided. Register here for the location. Questions? Email Fellowships.Office@dartmouth.edu.
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