Hello and 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".
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- 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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E-Bike Program
With the weather changing and the snow beginning to melt away, it is the perfect time to ditch the car and turn to E-bikes for a more sustainable method of transportation. Now, it just so happens that the Environmental Center (EC) at Fort Lewis College is offering semester-long E-Bike loans for applicable students, as well as two-week demos for faculty and staff. This is an amazing way to get around town and up to campus in an eco-friendly manner. This semester, the bikes have already been put to great use by students and here at the EC, we have gotten some amazing feedback from the riders.
Personally, I am a strong advocate for E-bikes, especially living in a small town with gas prices rising, E-bikes grant us just another way to reduce our carbon footprint. Not to mention, they are just a blast to cruise around on. While the bikes are already being put to use this semester, the EC will be looking for new applicants for Fall Semester 2022. The applications will become available in the upcoming weeks and we hope to get many responses.
I can’t forget to shout out and thank all the amazing members of the FLC Campus Sustainability Committee, for the funding and guidance in getting this program up and running. Cheers to them and all the other great work being done at the Environmental Center this semester.
Wulf Stark
E-Bike Project Lead, Environmental Center
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Environmental Center Happenings |
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Events, programs, and ways to help make a difference! |
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The Environmental Center is hiring an Assistant Director!
Applications Due April 10, 2022.
This full-time position oversees and guide the strategic direction of the Environmental Center. The EC Assistant Director directly supervises and works alongside the Coordinator.
Approximately 15-20 highly engaged students are involved in the work of the Center every semester, with many more utilizing the center’s services and attending its events. The EC Assistant Director works closely with many faculty and staff across a variety of offices and departments and the EC has a strong history and connection with community partnerships focused on sustainability work. Beyond the Center, the Assistant Director provides strategic oversight of the Environmental Center’s campus garden and food forest.
Application materials received by April 10, 2022 will receive full consideration.
Job Description and Application can be found here:
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Trail Work Day on April 8th! |
Restoration inclination? R.S.V.P. for this event! Free to attend! The Environmental Center will be hosting a trail work day that will be at the Durango Nature Center on April 8, 2022. The gear you will need is a good pair of hiking boots, a back pack, and roughly a gallon of water.
Event details:
- Sign up by 4/07 (sign-up sheet below) at Noon
- Meeting at EC at 12 PM on 4/08
- We will be back at the campus roughly around 5:30 PM
- Meet community partners San Juan Mountains Association and Southwest Conservation Corp
Get in touch with Ty DeClay (tjdeclay@fortlewis.edu) with any questions!
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Weigh the Waste Results and Next Event!
Can we be more mindful about food waste at Fort Lewis?
4/13 is the next Weigh the Waste challenge!
EC members reach out to Jenna Miller (jmmiller2@fortlewis.edu) if you have any questions or to volunteer for next event!
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Sustainable Dining Options Focus Group! |
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Food for Thought: We want YOUR opinion on plant-based and pescatarian dining options in FLC's San Juan Dining Hall!
Tuesday, April 5
5-6 PM
Environmental Center (SU145)
Free samples of plant-based and pescatarian options!
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The Free Store is open to the FLC Campus Community every Wednesday from 11-1 in the Student Union Lobby.
Donations are always welcome, drop them off at the EC: M-F 9-5
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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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Local First Member Celebration |
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Alongside the opportunity to come together, this year’s Local First Member Celebration will feature food provided by Sage Farm Fresh Eats, a live performance by Lacey Black presented by Ska Brewing, our 2022 member awards ceremony, and guided conversations to continue our collective work of strengthening the local movement.
April 8th from 6-8pm at The Powerhouse
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Bears Ears Restoration Block Party |
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On April 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Grand Canyon Trust will be hosting a Bears Ears Restoration Celebration at the Old Bluff Elementary in Bluff, UT. This family-friendly event is open and free to the public. |
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Durango Trails will celebrate its 32nd anniversary with an Earth Day event at Ska to celebrate the launch of our trail season and roll-out of Trail Crew Brew. The event will take place on Friday, April 22 from 4pm to 8pm at Ska Brewing, complete with a band and silent auction. Attendees can join or renew their membership with Durango Trails. |
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Water Law in a Nutshell Course
Mr. Aaron Clay will be holding this half-day virtual educational seminar on April 22nd from 9:00am – 1:00pm. He will be explaining the complicated and often confusing issues surrounding water in SW Colorado. Everyone interested in water law is welcome! Registration is required so make sure to register early so you can secure a spot! Click the link for more information or to register:
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OSC Earth Day Film and Gathering
Join the La Plata Open Space Conservancy on Friday, 4/22 at the Outdoorsy Outpost for a Meet and Greet with our new Executive Director, Adrienne Dorsey, and a screening of the film, To Which We Belong, featuring the James Ranch! The Meet & Greet will start at 4:30 PM, and the film will begin at 5:30. Special guest Joe Wheeling of James Ranch will join us immediately following the film for a Q&A session. Delicious cider (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase from Esoterra Ciderworks.
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Earth Day Celebration!
Community Organizations are Sharing Climate Solutions!
Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 23rd!
Join the parade at 10 am at the Train Station (a chance to show off your best climate solution costume!) At 11 am, come together at Rotary Park where organizations will share climate solutions along with music, food, and fun!
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AG Welding Workshop
CSU Extension and the PCC-SW Ag Program are partnering to offer a 4-day workshop every Tuesday in April so you can learn or improve your welding skills for your farm or ranch.
For more information or to sign up click here
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Green Drinks
Come together on the last Thursday of every month from 5-7pm at 11th Street Station!
4CORE and the City of Durango are hosting on March 31.
SASCO and Turtle Lake Refuge host on April 28
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Jobs, Scholarships, Internships, and more! |
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Outdoor Pursuits at FLC is hiring an Operations Coordinator |
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The Operations Coordinator provides oversight and management of OP’s equipment inventory and storage facilities including both the Outdoor Center and the OP Ski & Bike Shop. Responsibilities also include the procurement of trip food and related equipment; the management and training of student staff; as well as, creating and improving all logistics procedures and policies. Additionally, the Operations Coordinator oversees OP’s student outdoor leadership program (SOL) as well as, Peak Experiences (a pre-college trip program for incoming students). Link to apply, here.
Application materials received by April 24,2022 will receive full consideration.
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Join the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Team
CCL is recruiting students and recent graduates to join our team as interns or fellows. These experiences provide valuable work experience, networking opportunities, and may include academic or financial benefits. You can learn more about our current openings on our website. The application deadline is March 31st, 2022.
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Business and Student Opportunities with Diversion Designers
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Diversion Designers is a waste consulting agency driven to tackle global waste issues. Diversion Designers conducts waste audits for high trafficked businesses and runs sustainability programs for large events, and are currently offering 50% off the next 3 audits. In addition, they are looking for students interested in working with waste issues over the summer. If you’re interested email Amber Barbella at diversiondesigners@gmail.com
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Local First is seeking a Programs & Membership Coordinator |
This role is perfect for someone who has a passion for independent business and is eager to help shape a just, equitable, and prosperous economy through Localism & the Local Movement! Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to careers@local-first.org |
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Climate Action Intern Position
Conservation Legacy is seeking an intern who will develop, implement, and improve the organization’s climate action plan with the outcome of measuring, reducing, and offsetting our greenhouse gas emissions, among other important initiatives.
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CSU is hiring a Solid Waste Supervisor |
This position exists to help the University to accomplish its mission to promote and facilitate the effective integration of sustainability across all aspects of the University by developing, marketing, implementing, and managing a cost-effective program that increases the volume of materials being recycled and composted while decreasing the amount being land-filled.
Applications due April 4, 2022.
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Mountain Studies Institute is Hiring |
Mountain Studies Institute is currently looking for three great people to add to our team and senior leadership. MSI is accepting electronic applications at apply@mountainstudies.org
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Western Watershed Project: Colorado Director
Western Watersheds Project seeks a Colorado Director to continue and expand WWP’s campaign to protect and restore public lands and wildlife in Colorado, with an emphasis on livestock grazing and related environmental problems.
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