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THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY: September 30th - October 6th, 2024

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


Make sure to note our changed (and added!) thrift market hours for all your winter apparel needs!

 

MONDAY, September 30th

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!

 

TUESDAY, October 1st

FARM CLUB
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.


DARTMOUTH CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE PANEL AND STUDENT WORKSHOP 
4:30-6pm | Irving Project Hub (IR 155)
  • The session will begin with a Q&A about the Dartmouth Climate Collaborative. We will then transition to a student workshop. The workshop aims to meaningfully engage student perspectives on how Dartmouth’s scholarship and teaching should contribute to climate knowledge and action. 

  • You will hear from Director of Sustainability Rosi Kerr, Senior Vice President of Capital Planning & Campus Operations Josh Keniston, and Special Advisor to the Provost on Climate and Sustainability Laura Ogden.

  • Learn more here.




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, October 2nd

WEST END OPEN HOUSE: SUSTAINABILITY, IRVING INSTITUTE, and FELDBERG LIBRARY
11AM - 2PM | Irving Institute
  • Learn about opportunities to engage with sustainability, energy, and climate at Dartmouth. Plus, free snacks, merch, and more!




FARM CLUB BEE WORKDAY
2PM - 3:30PM | Organic Farm
  • Come along for a HIVE CHECK! Learn all about how to maintain healthy beehives and prep for an upcoming honey harvest!

  • Sign up on Trailhead.


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, October 3rd

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, October 4th

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!


HONEY HARVEST
6:30pm - 8:30PM | Dartmouth Organic Farm
  • No experience required-- we will teach you how we harvest honey and what the bees have been up to for the past couple of months.

  • Sign up on Trailhead.


FRIDAY O-FARM PIZZA DINNER
6:30pm - 8:30PM | Dartmouth Organic Farm
  • No experience required -- we'll teach you how to make the pizza of your dreams!

  • Sign up on Trailhead.


 

SATURDAY, October 5th

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!


 

SUNDAY, October 6th

FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12PM - 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!


(Mis)Understanding the Politics of the Energy Transition
5PM - 6PM | Rockefeller Center
  • Join Dr. David Spence and Dr. Elizabeth Wilson as they discuss how to rescue the U.S. energy Transition from voter partisanship.

  • More information about the event is included here.




 

Submit your event here!

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