Eco-Engage Event Series:ÌýEco and Social Entrepreneurship
Saturday, January 28,Ìý10 am - 4 pmÌý
Join us for this field trip event to learn more about organizations engaged in socially and environmentally oriented entrepreneurship including campus entrepreneurship opportunities along with a trip to Bhakti Chai, Where There Be Dragons, and more.ÌýThese FREE offerings are restricted to CU-Â鶹ӰԺ students.ÌýTransportation is provided and advanced enrollment is required.Ìý. Presented through a partnership between the Environmental Center and the Housing and Dining Eco-Reps program.
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Eco-Engage Event Series:ÌýSustainable Manufacturing
Saturday, February 11,Ìý10 am - 4 pmÌý
Join us for this field trip event to learn about more about sustainable manufacturing and what it takes to create sustainable products you purchase, including Eco-Products, Pangea Soapworks and MM Local Foods. These FREE offerings are restricted to CU-Â鶹ӰԺ students.ÌýTransportation is provided and advanced enrollment is required.Ìý. Presented through a partnership between the Environmental Center and the Housing and Dining Eco-Reps program
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Permaculture 101 Lecture
Presented by Kelly Simmons, ENVS 2100 Permaculture Design course instructor
Thursday, February 16, 6- 7:30 pm ÌýHumanities 186
Permaculture aims to create stable, productive systems that provide for human needs, harmoniously integrating the land with its inhabitants. In this evening lecture you will learn about the ecological design system known as Permaculture Design and details about the upcoming ENVS 2100 Maymester Permaculture Design course which fulfills the Applied requirement for ENVS. Please join us.
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Buff Talks: Buffs Go Green-A Sustainability Careers Panel
Wednesday, February 22, 5 pm. C4C Abrams Lounge
Career Services and the Environmental Center’s Applied Learning Program have invited sustainability professionals and alumni to campus to speak about their careers and give insight into this fast-growing industry. This non-formal, free Buff Talk will provide you with advice on steps to help with your professional development.
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Eco-Engage Event Series:ÌýRecycling and Waste Diversion
Saturday, February 25,Ìý10 am - 4 pm
Join us for this field trip event as we tour recycling and waste diversion organizations including the campus recycling center, Eco-Cycle and the Hard to Recycle Center.ÌýThese FREE offerings are restricted to CU-Â鶹ӰԺ students.ÌýTransportation is provided and advanced enrollment is required.Ìý.ÌýPresented through a partnership between the Environmental Center and the Housing and Dining Eco-Reps program
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Sustainability Skills Workshop: Basics of Carbon Emissions Inventory
Presented by Kelly Simmons, Environmental Center’s Applied Learning Program
Friday, March 3, 3-7 pm. Humanities 186
Want to add an important sustainability skill to your skillset? Learn the basics of conducting a carbon emissions inventory, and calculate carbon emissions for an organization or just yourself. This is the first in a two part series that will teach you the basics of this important skill that is used by a wide range of sustainability professionals. Increase your employability and make a difference!
Open to CU Â鶹ӰԺ students only. Enrollment is limited. Cost $25. To enroll:Ìý
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Eco-Engage Event Series:ÌýWater in the West
Saturday, March 11,Ìý10 am - 4 pm ÌýÌý
Join us for this field trip event as we learn about water conservation organizations, greywater on campus, water harvesting and green infrastructure.ÌýThese FREE offerings are restricted to CU-Â鶹ӰԺ students.ÌýTransportation is provided and advanced enrollment is required.Ìý.ÌýPresented through a partnership between the Environmental Center and the Housing and Dining Eco-Reps program
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Sustainability Skills Workshop: Basics of Building Soil Fertility and Carbon Farming
Presented by Kelly Simmons, Environmental Center’s Applied Learning Program
Sunday, March 19 1 pm - 5 pm. Idea Forge, Fleming Hall, room 33.
Want to learn more about building excellent soil for your yard, garden or as a career? Want to know more about compost and carbon sequestration in soils? Learn the basics of composting, soil fertility and carbon farming in this afternoon workshop. Open to CU Â鶹ӰԺ students only. FREE. Enrollment is limited. To enroll:Ìý
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Eco-Engage Event Series:ÌýEco-Social Justice
Saturday, April 8,Ìý10 am - 4 pmÌý
Join us for this field trip event as we learn about social and environmental justice groups and organizations and the work they are doing on campus and in our community.ÌýÌýThese FREE offerings are restricted to CU-Â鶹ӰԺ students.ÌýTransportation is provided and advanced enrollment is required.Ìý. Presented through a partnership between the Environmental Center and the Housing and Dining Eco-Reps program
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Sustainability Skills Workshop: Basics of Colorado Gardening
Presented by Kelly Simmons, Environmental Center’s Applied Learning Program
Sunday, April 9 1 pm - 5 pm. Idea Forge, Fleming Hall, room 33.
Have you struggled with growing food in our high desert environment? Want to know more about vegetables and herbs that work well in our challenging climate? Learn the basics of gardening techniques for the dry high plains including seed starting, when to plant which kinds of crops and a quick overview of improving soil in this afternoon workshop. Open to CU Â鶹ӰԺ students only. FREE. Enrollment is limited. To enroll:Ìý