| Have a green idea? Apply for a sustainability grant! The mission of the Luther Sustainability Grant Fund (LSGF) is to promote sustainable practices by awarding competitive grants for the implementation of environmentally responsible, economically beneficial, and socially sensible projects. The grant offers students a way to implement sustainable initiatives on Luther College Campus. Past projects have included but are not limited to: clothes drying racks in resident halls, a compost system in Baker Village and supplies for SPOKES bike shop. For more information or to apply for the grant, visit Luther College Sustainability Grants. |
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Seed Savers and Heritage Farm. If you're interested in learning more about gardening this spring, or want to take your residence on a service field trip, or simply want to discover more interesting and beautiful places around Decorah, Seed Savers Heritage Farm is the place to go. Seed Savers is nationally known for their impressive library of seeds, and is responsible for a network of farmers, gardeners, and workers of the land. They also offer tours of their garden and orchard, as well as volunteer opportunities. Best of all, Seed Savers is only a short driving distance from Luther! For more information visit Seed Savers Website. |
| Funding for Sustainability Programs. If you're planning a floor activity or program that is sustainability related, you can apply for funding from Sustainability. Sustainability related programs can range from cooking a delicious and healthy meal with your floor, to touring the Co-op down town. For more information or to find the application form, visit Sustainability Program Funding. |
 Thinking ahead. Earth Day is right around the corner, and so are our futures. To celebrate the spring weather and the intricate systems of our planet here are some sustainability tips:
1. Compost dryer lint. That's right! dryer lint is compostable. Just make sure to remove any dryer sheets before putting lint into the compost.
2. Use sustainable laundry detergent and shampoo. Many detergents and shampoos are not biodegradable, and can contaminate ecosystems and place fish and amphibians at risk. Try going to the Co-op or another health food store and look for eco-friendly, biodegradable labels.
3. Be the change. By evaluating our actions, we can then change them to be more sustainable. We each hold the power to change our personal habits. In the next week identify one area where you could be more sustainable, and challenge yourself to make the change! Whether your challenge is using reusable bags, driving less or composting more, one change can lead to more changes. Bring friends and residents in on it to, and have fun!
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This newsletter is provided by the Center for Sustainable Communities in collaboration with the Luther College Wellness Department. The mission of the Center is to promote sustainability and be a catalyst for change on campus and in the region. We believe that physical wellness is an important component of sustainability, and advocate for the physical, mental, and emotional health of our campus and local community. For more information on initiatives at Luther and the outreach work of the Center for Sustainable Communities and Wellness Department, please visit:
www.luther.edu/sustainability and
www.luther.edu/studentlife/wellness/.
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Solar Dedication:
Friday, April 22nd
4:00-5:30 pm
Solar Field, Pole Line Road (Rain Location: Peace Dining Room)
Join Luther College Faculty and students for a service of dedication to celebrate the 820 kW of solar that was installed on the Luther College campus this past fall. A service of dedication will take place at 4:00pm, with a reception to follow. Read more.
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Saturday, April 23rd
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Shopping Shuttle
11:00-12:30 pm.
Meet at the Student Organizational Suite.
The shopping shuttle runs 2-3 times a month to take students downtown and to Walmart. Read more.
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Friday, April 29th
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Energy and Water Task Meeting
11:00-12:00 pm.
Meet in Valders 374. The Energy and Water Task Group is meeting to discuss initiatives related to Luther's efficiency goals. All staff and students are welcome to attend. Read more.
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| Cora Egherman, Student Sustainability worker |
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Cora is a first year student interested in Environmental Studies and International Studies from Des Moines, Iowa.
Cora started working in the Luther Gardens this fall, where she has helped grow food for the college. She also works for the Center for Sustainable Communities on various publications and marketing initiatives.
Cora's favorite part of working for sustainability is being able to see firsthand the work being done on campus to combat climate change. She is excited to be involved with reducing waste and making more people aware of what is happening at Luther.
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