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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Accomplishments Speak for Themselves
This past week at FLC has been full of all kinds of well deserved "we made" it messages. It truly has been a year like no other, full of so many challenges beyond what we typically think of tackling in our "normal" environmental and sustainability work here at the EC. But this past year has opened our eyes and solidified the importance of our purpose - to equip FLC students with skills and experience to create positive change in the world.
It's so inspiring to see what we were still able to accomplish this year! And it's motivating to see there is still plenty of important work to do this coming year, and the years ahead.
To all the students, staff, faculty and community members that worked so hard this past semester and year - THANK YOU!
Marty Pool
Assistant Director, 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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Get Paid as an EC Growing Spaces Crew Member!
Are you an FLC student who will be in SW Colorado for all (or most) of the summer and looking for a flexible, paid opportunity to learn to grow your own food? Apply today to join our EC Growing Spaces Crew! No previous growing experience necessary, just a willingness to work hard, get dirty, and learn.
Crew members will come together for six work day sessions spread out between early June and mid-August. Must be available for at least 4 of 6 sessions - session times will be coordinated to fit with the needs of the space and crew availability.
Positions will be open until filled, so apply as soon as you can!
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Congrats Grads!
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Sienna Schulte: Sienna worked at the EC as part of the Real Food Challenge Team, then became one of our 2020 Growing Spaces Stewards! She provided so much energy, curiousity, and welcoming energy to all that she did! She is continuing her agricultural journey this summer as a Farmer-In-Training at the Old Fort at Hesperus!
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Molly McPherson: Molly joined the EC in 2018 and championed many of our zero-waste and plastic-free efforts on campus! When not making environmental change, you can find Molly shredding the trails around Durango!
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Kimberly Blake: Blake ran our Renter Efficiency Program at the EC, and assisted with numerous other climate and ecology-related projects! Blake is a deep thinker and hard worker! She will be heading to graduate school in the fall to study writing and literature!
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Grace Ann Robinson: Grace Ann has been involved in so much at the EC over the years, but specifically has focused her passion into various food and growing spaces efforts. And of course always being an incredible support to fellow team members (and bunnies) along the way.
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Molly (as the Lorax in orange) |
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EC Spring Highlights Collage
A picture is worth... we'll you know.
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Animas Hall native plant restoration |
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Updated Student Union awareness signs |
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Sustainable menstruation products workshop |
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Increased compost capacity |
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Tree pruning (in the snow) |
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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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Join May's Green Drinks on Thursday, May 27th at 5:15PM via Zoom with Hosts Sustainability Alliance of SW Colorado (SASCO) and Great Old Broads for Wilderness.
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"Harvesting Solar" at the Animas Valley Grange
This informative session by Darek Wadsworth will include an initial presentation that take place inside the Grange for about 15 minutes. Then go outside to view the solar installation there and see some of the newer panels that are available. You'll then travel on foot to a local farm nearby to view a very recent installation. Darek will also update us on tax credits to homeowners and special grants available for farmers. Join the Grange for this informative session!
When: Saturday, May 15 from 10 AM to 12 PM (ish)
Where: meet at the Grange Hall - 7271 CR 203
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Jobs, Scholarships, Internships, and more! |
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Good Food Collective has Multiple Positions!
September 2021-February 2022 to support, enhance, and expand many of the GFC's projects working to increase food security and health equity in Southwest Colorado. This position will blend hands-on operational tasks with office-based coordination tasks.
This paid summer internship opportunity open to all Fort Lewis College students can be tailored to your specific skills and interests! Apply via Handshake, and be sure to specify your area of interest, be it business development for our Fruit for Good social enterprise, or increasing food security and health equity by ensuring that residents of SWCO have access to fresh, healthy food.
This paid summer internship opportunity open to all Fort Lewis College students provides an opportunity to gain experience enhancing the fresh food infrastructure within our local community! This individual will report to Mercy Regional Medical Center associates, while working closely with GFC staff.
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SJMA Job Openings!
San Juan Mountain Association is hiring for several summer positions and are especially ramping up their outreach and educational efforts on recreating responsibly on our public lands. In particular, they are we are still looking for some fun folks to help staff the visitor centers in Durango, Silverton, and Molas Pass (Public Lands Ambassadors) and a summer camp counselor.
Even if you're not looking for a job, you can always give back (and build your resume) by volunteering with their education and outreach efforts. Check out opportunities on the SJMA volunteer page! |
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Conservation Legacy Hiring
Conservation Legacy is hiring for several positions, in many locations!
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Vibrant Earth Seeds is looking for interns
The part-time internship will include education and hands-on experience in organic gardening, permaculture and seed cultivation. Activities include watering, irrigating, planting, transplanting, harvesting, weeding, seed saving and cleaning, packaging, pruning, building projects and chicken and goat care if desired.
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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 Marty Pool, EC Assistant Director, at mlpool@fortlewis.edu
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News and Inspiration from Our Community and Beyond |
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- Renewable energy + battery storage are now cheaper than natural gas in many applications, showing that a shift away from fossil fuels is good for our climate and financial bottom line.
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