Clarke University Sustainability

04/27/2017

Stop and see us in the cafeteria today from 11-1 to learn about why we strive to receive Tree Campus designation, and for a chance to win!

04/24/2017

Checkout all these opportunities to get involved on campus and help the environment this week! The week will culminate in a special tree planting outside the Atrium on Friday at 11 a.m.

EARTH WEEK 2017
Sustainable Events and Information

APRIL 22–28
MONDAY/April 22
Free Compost for your home – bring a container from home and stop down by the Facilities shop between 4-5 pm to have it filled with compost for free.

TUESDAY/April 23
Win a Prize – visit the sustainability info booth in the cafeteria between 11:00am-1:00pm. Stop by to share ideas or just sign up to win!.

WEDNESDAY/April 24
Light Bulb Exchange – Stop by the Atrium between 11-1 and trade in your incandescent bulb from your desk lamp or home and get a new LED bulb.

THURSDAY/April 25
Stop by the Tree Campus USA booth in the cafeteria between 11-1 to find out what this award means.

FRIDAY/April 26
Arbor Day Tree Planting – Join the sustainability committee in front of the Atrium at 11:00am to help plant a campus tree in honor of Arbor Day.

04/07/2017

Spring Garden Basics workshop going on now, with Dubuque County ISU Extension & Outreach Horticulturist, Laura Klavitter and our own Joel Leach!

03/29/2017

Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information!

03/16/2017

Checkout the power of local foods! Come grow with us on campus this year -- email [email protected] for details. http://www.positivedetroit.stfi.re/2017/02/this-area-in-detroit-is-now-americas.html?m=1&sf=rykplve

In Detroit, Michigan, “the first sustainable urban agrihood” in the U.S. centers around an edible garden, with easily accessible, afforda...

03/02/2017

It's not too early to start thinking about fresh spring product! Personal garden plots now available ON CAMPUS! Contact [email protected] to reserve yours and get growing!

03/02/2017

Lent has begun! Checkout these local calendars to help you incorporate environmental stewardship into your Lenten intentions:

Dubuque Sisters of St. Francis:http://www.osfdbq.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lenten-Calendar-2017.pdf

Iowa Interfaith Power & Light:http://iowaipl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-Lenten-Calendar-TGLR-IIPL-2.pdf

01/25/2017

Interesting thoughts! http://www.zerowastehome.com/2017/01/tedx-talk-zero-waste-is-not-recycling-more-but-less/

Lifestyle TEDx Talk: Zero Waste is not recycling more, but lessTEDx Talk: Zero Waste is not recycling more, but less The majority of people think that Zero Waste is achieved by recycling as much as possible. It’s probably the most common misconception associated with waste-free living. So when I was...