Sustainability & Environmental Affairs

Interested in sustainability and climate action on campus but not sure where to begin? All are welcome to drop by the EcoReps Community Circles, a space to meet new people, discover new opportunities, and connect with one another!

A different craft or activity that you can take home will be offered each circle as an easy way to connect and keep our hands busy. Bring your friends or come and meet new ones, we hope to see you there!

This two part series will provide a space to discuss and reflect on money, class, and privilege with facilitators Susanna Penfield and Matsuno and author of The Financial Activist Playbook Jasmine Rashid. Through guided exercises and conversations participants will have the chance to unpack their personal money stories and participate in group discussions on the power of social action and the possibilities of money to act as a driver for collective liberation. 

This two part series will provide a space to discuss and reflect on money, class, and privilege with facilitators Susanna Penfield and Matsuno and author of The Financial Activist Playbook Jasmine Rashid. Through guided exercises and conversations participants will have the chance to unpack their personal money stories and participate in group discussions on the power of social action and the possibilities of money to act as a driver for collective liberation. 

The Addison County Clean Energy Community is hosting Sun Day to celebrate the power of clean energy to save money, live healthier lives, and to confront the climate crisis by eliminating fossil fuels. Join us for a kid friendly afternoon of live music, food trucks, an electric vehicle petting zoo, art projects, face painting, advice on how to make the switch to clean energy, an opportunity to learn how to get involved in our local efforts, and more.

Join Sustainability & Environmental Affairs (SEA) for our second annual Welcome Back Fall Social & Poster Session! SEA Summer Interns from Sustainability Solutions Lab (SSL), The Knoll, Climate Action Fellowship (CAF), and New Perennials will display their array of work in a poster session, and we invite you to come chat with them, explore their projects, meet the SEA staff, hear about our programs, and learn more about sustainability & climate action at Middlebury! All are welcome, refreshments will be provided.

Think you can tell the difference between real organic and fauxganic blueberries? Join us for a free blind taste test of soil-grown, organic blueberries vs. hydroponic counterfeits. Cast your vote, learn the truth, and tase some delicious berries!

Ancilleno Davis, Michelle LeFebvre, and Alexis Mychajliw in conversation

Ancilleno Davis is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at the University of the Bahamas and Faculty Programs Coordinator of UB North Field Station. He grew up on New Providence Island in The Bahamas and has visited more than 13 countries and territories to deliver scientific talks or presentations on ecology and conservation.

Join us for a conversation with Brian Donahue, scholar, farmer, forester, and author of the new book Slow Wood: Green Building from Local Forests, published by Yale University Press. 

Join us for an interactive workshop sponsored by Conflict Transformation and the Climate Action Program on Nonviolent Direct Action with Dr Emily Welty and Dr Matthew Bolton on April 8th from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. The workshop will include specific case studies and explore how to name a strategic demand, how to identify the opponent/decision maker and their needs, how to think carefully about tactics and what the ethical challenges are in building grassroots campaigns. If interested, please RSVP by April 4.

Ancilleno Davis is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at the University of the Bahamas and Faculty Programs Coordinator of UB North Field Station. He grew up on New Providence Island in The Bahamas and has visited more than 13 countries and territories to deliver scientific talks or presentations on ecology and conservation.