Welcome to the Environmental Center (EC) Digest!
Every two weeks, this little gem of digital media arrives in your inbox full of all things environmental, sustainable, socially responsible, and just plain "green".
Scroll down to check out:
- Environmental Center happenings and chances to get involved
- Community and campus events, initiatives, and opportunities
- Jobs, internships, workshops, and trainings
And of course, our thought-provoking opening thoughts from EC students and staff. Enjoy!
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Back at It!
Fall semester is off an running here at Fort Lewis College. What has struck me so far is the energy and excitement surrounding getting into the swing of another school year. With FLC's health & safety precautions in place,I think everyone is hopeful and optimistic about what this semester will bring.
Our students and staff will continue to work diligently to push for positive changes here on our campus in our greater community. We'll continue to share information and make those connections so our students can gain valuable opportunities. For nearly three decades our center has shared the message that everything in this world is connected. The importance of that message is as strong as ever.
Marty Pool
EC Coordinator
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Environmental Center Happenings |
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Events, programs, and ways to help make a difference! |
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Hey FLC students - looking make a difference on campus? Looking for some valuable experience and resume building? Or perhaps you're looking to get connected to some awesome fellow students who care about the same things you do!
Well the EC is all about all of that! To learn more and understand what it means to join the EC as a committed student member, come to one of our welcome-back informational meetings
When:
- Monday, Aug. 31 at 5:30 PM
- Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 1 PM
Where: We will be meeting right outside the EC office, in the Student Union quad, but if you don't see us, come by the EC office (Student Union room 145) and we'll show you where to go.
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Snowdown Eco-Float - The Times are Changin' |
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Working in the Food Forest |
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Campus Garden Workdays are On!
Get your hands dirty and join us for a Garden Workdays. All students welcome! No need to RSVP - just show up. Wear a mask and dress for the weather. Water, closed-toed shoes, and your own personal gardening gloves are always a good idea!
When: Thursdays from 1-2 PM
Where: The EC Campus Garden (in the parking lot behind Center for Southwest Studies, across the street from Smith Sports Complex)
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Community Events and Happenings |
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What's Going On at FLC and in Our Local Community |
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Check Environmental Student Organizations: SEEDS, One For the World, Bee Club, H2Org!, Village Aid Project, and more!
We're pretty proud of our work here at the EC, but we're not the only ones doing great stuff. FLC has several environmentally-focused student organizations to get involved with.
Still having trouble getting in touch? Email Marty at mlpool@fortlewis.edu and he can connect you with who you're looking for!
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Help MSI with Citizen Science - Bighorn Sheep Monitoring
Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) is working to help the Forest Service (FS) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) record observations of bighorn sheep in all of Colorado with a focus on the Weminuche Wilderness and surrounding San Juan Mountains and most critically in or near any domestic sheep grazing allotments. They are looking for citizen scientists to help make observations of wild bighorn and domestic sheep while recreating out in the mountains.
For more information or to get involved visit the MSI website.
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Durango Farmers Market is OPEN for 2020!
Durango Farmers Market is opening for the season, with all the necessary measures in place to keep you healthy! DNF farmers and ranchers have been working hard to get food ready for our community. Our local food supply is crucial this year as well as incredibly tasty!
Se habla Español!
When: Saturday Mornings from 8 AM to 12 NOON (through Oct. 31)
Where: TBK Bank parking lot (across from the Durango Transit Center)
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Manna is Here to Help with Food Assistance and SNAP |
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Citizen Action for Chaco Culture National Historic Park
Have your voice heard about how Chaco is managed. The Bureau of Land Management is holding virtual meetings on a resource management plan that would potentially approve oil and gas development within the Greater Chaco Area. San Juan Citizen's Alliance has information on how citizens can raise their voice!
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Green Business Roundtable Goes Virtual
The Green Business Roundtable (GBR) is one of the most innovative and successful lunchtime networking events in Durango. Routinely attended by over 90 business leaders, elected officials, and influential community members, GBR inspires innovative discussions on timely issues affecting our region. GBR is non-partisan.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 12 PM (and every 2nd Wednesday of each month)
Where: Virtual - see website for more information
Cost: Free!
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Jobs, Scholarships, Internships, and more! |
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The Good Food Collective is Hiring for Several Positions
The Good Food Collective (GFC) works with partners and stakeholders across Southwestern Colorado to reestablish an intact regional food system. Are you passionate about strengthening the local food system? Do you thrive in a FUN and dynamic work environment? Check out these open positions to see if you would be a good fit!
Applications received before September 1 will be given priority.
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New Era Colorado is Seeking Volunteers
As the largest young voter registration organization in Colorado, and one of the most effective in the country, New Era has helped bring about a new era of political engagement for the younger generation. They have registered almost 200,000 young voters because they know the younger generation’s voices need to be heard. If you are interested in supporting this mission, reach out and see how you can help!
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The Environmental Voter Project is Hiring for Campus Coordinators
The Environmental Voter Project is seeking applicants for its Campus Coordinator Program for the 2020-2021 academic year. Each Campus Coordinator will work closely with EVP’s Organizing Director to build a campus-specific organizing plan and then oversee all organizing and voter contact for that designated college campus.
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Colorado Organizer Position with National Young Farmers Coalition
Are you passionate about cultivating and supporting a generation of knowledgeable young farmers? Check out this opportunity with The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers)! Young Farmers seeks a dynamic, part-time Colorado Organizer to support young farmer chapters and members across the state and help drive forward farmer-led structural change, advocating for policies with a strong racial equity approach.
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Be Sure to Share Opportunities with Us
Hey there campus and community organizations! We pride the EC Digest in being an excellent resource for students and community members looking for jobs, internships, and other opportunities in this field. We believe in the power of strong social networks to share this important information.
Know of an opportunity? Be sure to email it to the EC Coordinator, Marty Pool at mlpool@fortlewis.edu
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News and Inspiration from Our Community and Beyond |
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