It’s now the third week of fall term, and there’s so much happening on campus! The Environmental Stewardship Center is not short on awesome events – want to learn more about what’s going on, and how to attend? Check out our drop-down calendar for more information! As new events pop up or more information comes out, this page will be updated.
Hoop House Events
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Hoop House Open Hours
Join the Hoop House for open house every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30-6:30! Stop by to care for the garden, harvest fruit and veggies, or simply to hang out or study! All are welcome. The Hoop House is located in the field behind the Fitness and Wellness Center.
Fall Welcome Event (10/04)
Looking for the perfect way to end the week? Come to the Hoop House to learn how to press flowers, and make homemade tea! You can also make calendula oil to take home with you. The Fall Welcome will take place from 4:30-6 at the Hoop House (located in the field behind the Fitness and Wellness Center).
Environmental Stewardship Events
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Eats with the ESC
Are you interested in sustainability? In environmental/climate action? Are you doing cool work on campus that relates to climate action? Do you want to get to know the students, faculty, and staff who are a part of the environmental community? Come to Eats with the ESC! Every Wednesday of even weeks (10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, and 11/20), come to Dewing Commons from 11-11:50. Eat snacks, have good conversation, and build community!
First Year Forums
The ESC is sponsoring 2 First Year Forums this year! Both are Sustainability Tours of the K campus.
On Tuesday 10/1 and Wednesday 10/23, meet in front of Dewing (quadside) at 4:30! On our Sustainability Tour, we’ll visit the Grove, the Hoop House, the Jolly Gardens, and more. You can meet our awesome crew of students and staff, ask questions, and learn how to get involved with the ESC! . Be ready to walk around campus, rain or shine!
KVCC Honorable Harvest Lectures
Celebrate the Honorable Harvest with us and our friends at Kalamazoo Valley Community College! Every Tuesday through November, come to a free lecture (no registration required), and learn about how citizens in Kalamazoo are upholding the values of the harvest. There is FREE TRANSPORTATION from K for the lectures on October 1st, 8th, 22nd, and 29th! 10 spots available, first come first serve. Sign up for your spot in the van at this link.
Composting Events
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Smashing Pumpkins with Smashing Pumpkins
Got pumpkins lying around post-Halloween? Compost them in the best way possible – come smash pumpkins in the grove, while listening to Smashing Pumpkins. Head to the Grove on November 8th for this event (The Grove located between DeWaters and the Living Learning Houses, between Lovell and Monroe streets).