Sustainable Res Life
April 4, 2017
Program Ideas
Need funding for an event? Sustainability themed programs should fill out the Sustainability Program Funding application.  The Center for Sustainable Communities will be reviewing applications frequently, but it is best to apply at least two weeks ahead of your program.
Canoeing on the Upper Iowa. Sign up to take your floor canoeing or kayaking on the Upper Iowa River! Rec Services offers many different weekends to enjoy these free trips. No experience necessary! Visit the Outdoor Recreation events page to reserve spots on a trip! 

Earth Day Celebration. Saturday,
 April 22nd is Earth Day! Decorah has many fun events planned from a  Science March from 10am-12pm to a community concert at the Co-op from 5pm-7pm. You can also plan your own event! Take a hike in one of Luther's many natural areas to celebrate the planet. 

Bill Nye returns!
Relive your childhood and celebrate Earth Day by arranging a floor movie night to watch Bill Nye Saves the World! The first season of this new show will air on Netflix on April 21st. Get cozy inside and learn about climate change during little April showers. 
Features and Updates
Work study students needed for this spring and next year. If you have Work Study hours to fill, why not work for the Garden Crew? The Center for Sustainable Communities is looking for student gardeners to work on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for the rest of the spring semester. Sustainability is hiring Garden Crew members and Recycling/Compost Crew members for the 2017-2018 school year. Interested students should submit their application by Friday, April 7th! 

Grow your own food in the Community Garden. The Community Garden offers a great way to learn more about gardening. Put your green thumbs to work in creating beautiful and bountiful harvests that can be enjoyed throughout the summer and well into fall and winter. Consider splitting a 10'x10' student plot with your friends for only $10! Larger plots are also available for faculty, staff, and community members. Request your plot by May 1st to plant your favorite vegetables. To learn more about this program, visit the Community Garden page!  
Tips for a Greener Residence Hall

This newsletter is provided by the Center for Sustainable Communities . The mission of the Center is to promote sustainability and be a catalyst for change on campus and in the region. For more information on initiatives at Luther and the outreach work of the Center for Sustainable Communities please visit:   www.luther.edu/sustainability 
Upcoming Events
Sustainability Council Meeting
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Student Spotlight
Natalie Wade '18
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Natalie Wade is a junior Biology student from Juneau, Alaska. Natalie started working with the Center for Sustainable Communities as an Energy Educator after spending her sophomore year January Term in Holden Village. The experience inspired her to get involved with sustainable efforts at Luther. Natalie's favorite part about working at the Center for Sustainable Communities are the people she learns from and alongside as they work to make Luther College more sustainable. She is excited to work with Luther Gardens this summer and harvest fresh local veggies!
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