Author Archives: Sustain Champlain

Earth Month Programming 2023

4/1: Environmental Club x Sustain Champlain Trash Clean Up12:00pm – 2:00pm, meet at Wick Hall; Google Form Sign up Info: Come to our kick off trash pick up event! We will have two more in the month of April, so join us in making our campus and community cleaner and prevent waste from ending up […]

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Sustainability Story: Ellie Klaessig

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I was surrounded by the gorgeous ocean scenery and national parks, which gave me the appreciation for ecological conservation that I have today. I am incredibly passionate about marine conservation especially, as I directly witnessed the effects of sea star wasting syndrome on the inlet I lived in. I […]

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Sustainability Story: Emma Dannenberg (Our Eco-Rep Captain!)

My love and dedication for environmental issues started at a young age. I grew up spending my summers in Wells, Maine, home to the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. From a young age I knew who she was, her powerful environmental legacy, and from there grew a love and passion for conserving and advocating for […]

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Community Garden Registration Open for 2023

Are you interested in having your very own gardening plot here on Champlain’s campus? Enjoy the relaxing benefits of gardening by reserving one (or more) of 27 community garden plots. The plots are located behind Rowell Hall and are only $10 for students to reserve, $20 for employees of the college, and free if the […]

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Environmental Career Panel on April 5th, 2023

Come join us for an environmental career panel with four women in various fields of environmentalism and sustainability! Date & time: April 5th, 4:00-5:00pm Location: CCM 233 Open to: current students, faculty, and staff Learn more about our panelists below! Tatum Robinson, 1% for the Planet, Champlain Alum Johanna Palmer, Atlas Technical Consultants Lara Bonn, […]

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Updates from the Climate Journal Project

Reposted From Climate Journal Project Dear Climate Journal Family,  Click to be directed to updates on our: Events ◉ Journal Prompts ◉ Climate Leaders DECEMBER UPDATES The holidays are filled with fantastic feasts, time with family and friends, and memorable moments that last a lifetime. CJP offers some following eco-friendly practices during this time: lll We wish you happy holidays and remember to […]

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United Way Volunteer Connection – Holiday Listings

Reposted From United Way of Northwest Vermont 2022 Holiday Giving & Volunteer Opportunities United Way of Northwest Vermont’s mobile-friendly Volunteer Connection search platform connects you to  hundreds of volunteer needs with local nonprofits. Go to www.unitedwaynwvt.galaxydigital.com or contact us at megan@unitedwaynwvt.org. HOLIDAY GIVING DCF HOLIDAY GIFT CARD DRIVE – Help bring the joy of the holiday […]

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Impacts of Building Electrification in VT on 12/8

Reposted from VGBN You’re Invited! Impacts of Building Electrification in Vermont VGBN looks forward to hosting this educational event Thursday, December 8 from 12:00 to 1:00pm ESTONLINE WEBINAR Learn more + register to attend Please join the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) for this educational webinar focused on the impacts of building electrification in Vermont. Strategic electrification […]

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You’re invited to a screening of “The Street Project” 12/8

Reposted from Local Motion Friday, November 18, 2022 You’re invited to a screening of The Street Project, a new documentary highlighting the global, citizen-led fight to make our streets safer. The Street Project takes viewers across the globe in an uplifting narrative, from cycling-friendly meccas in Europe, to New York City and Phoenix, Arizona—one of the […]

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