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Congratulations to Vivian Merrill for receiving CTLR Undergraduate Research Funding

Project Title: Weaving Land and Community: Narratives of Sheep and Fiber in Vermont’s Past and Present


Calendar

  • colorful floral foreground with garden and mountains in background

    Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours

    Join us for Weekly Garden Volunteer Hours at the Knoll. Check go/knollhours for updates, daily by 7:30am, and more information about getting involved!

    (Rain location is on the first floor of Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest)

    All equipment is provided; bring a full water bottle. All are welcome to attend

    The Knoll

    Open to the Public

  • Free repairs - Maine Gear Share on Campus!

    Bring damaged jackets, bags, or other outdoor gear to Gifford Lawn for free professional repairs from Maine GearShare. Attendees can observe the repair process, learn which fixes are most effective, and connect with student groups focused on outdoor access and sustainability. This event is open to everyone and encourages reducing waste through reuse and repair.

    Drop off gear in need of repair, then connect with student orgs (MMC! EcoReps! FIRE! Weybridge! New Perennials!) about how to get outside! 

    Gifford Lawn

    Open to the Public

  • colorful floral foreground with garden and mountains in background

    Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours

    Join us for Weekly Garden Volunteer Hours at the Knoll. Check go/knollhours for updates, daily by 7:30am, and more information about getting involved!

    (Rain location is on the first floor of Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest)

    All equipment is provided; bring a full water bottle. All are welcome to attend

    The Knoll

    Open to the Public

  • colorful floral foreground with garden and mountains in background

    Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours

    Join us for Weekly Garden Volunteer Hours at the Knoll. Check go/knollhours for updates, daily by 7:30am, and more information about getting involved!

    (Rain location is on the first floor of Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest)

    All equipment is provided; bring a full water bottle. All are welcome to attend

    The Knoll

    Open to the Public

  • colorful floral foreground with garden and mountains in background

    Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours

    Join us for Weekly Garden Volunteer Hours at the Knoll. Check go/knollhours for updates, daily by 7:30am, and more information about getting involved!

    (Rain location is on the first floor of Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest)

    All equipment is provided; bring a full water bottle. All are welcome to attend

    The Knoll

    Open to the Public

  • Green background that reads Ecoreps Fall Events with Black bubbles that feature pumpkin carving 10/19/26 from 7-9 pm in Forest Hall Basement, Maine Gear Share 10/23/26 from 10:45 am to 4 pm on Proctor Lawn, MALT Trail Stewardship Day 9-11:30 AM on 10/24/26 and the pumpkin smash 11/2/26 from 3:30-5:30 in Pearsons Parking Lot

    EcoReps Pumpkin Smash

    Not sure what to do with your pumpkin post-Halloween? Bring it to Pearsons parking lot (between ADK and Pearsons Hall) to smash and compost.

    Just bring your pumpkin and some smashing energy and the EcoReps will provide the rest!

    What is EcoReps?

    Pearsons Knoll

  • EcoReps Sustainable Wrapping and Movie Night

    Have a gift or two that you’ve been meaning to wrap for the holidays? Bring it to the EcoReps sustainable wrapping and movie night and wrap amongst friends! We’ll have a movie playing in the background to get you into the holiday spirit. 

    All are welcome! Sustainable wrapping materials, hot cocoa, and snacks will be provided. 

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103