The raspberries are ripe! Please join us for a garden work party Wednesday noon-1pm (behind Cheel arena). We have weeding and harvesting work to do, including picking some raspberries, herbs or zuchinni fo you to take home. Some of the harvest is also delivered to the Potsdam Neighborhood center. Interested but not available at this … Continue reading Join us in the Clarkson Veggie Garden
Join Us for Work and Harvest in the CU Veggie Garden
Join us at the Vegetable Garden at the back of Cheel Wednesday noon-1pm. Weeding and harvesting chores need some volunteer help from our broader campus community. No experience required! It is a great way to learn some gardening skills and where your food comes from. Bring a bag to take home some lettuce, herbs or maybe even … Continue reading Join Us for Work and Harvest in the CU Veggie Garden
7 Springs Mountain Bike Trail Mapping
The Institute for a Sustainable Environment needs your help! This summer the ISE is working on many Sustainability Fund Projects, one of these projects is creating a trail map for Clarkson Universities 7-Springs. If you are a mountain biker and/or know the mountain bike trails or other trails over at 7-Springs and would be willing to volunteer … Continue reading 7 Springs Mountain Bike Trail Mapping
Invasive Buckthorn Removal Workshop Cancelled for Today
Our “rain” date for this workshop is next week on Thursday from 1-3pm meeting at the boat house on the Munter Trail. Peter Zimmer, a biologist who works for NYS Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation office in the Thousand Islands, will show us various invasive species, explain mitigation strategies, and lead a workshop actively removing … Continue reading Invasive Buckthorn Removal Workshop Cancelled for Today
Invasive Buckthorn Removal – Volunteers Wanted
Thursday, April 22nd1pm – 2:30pmMeet by the Munter Boat House The ISE recently mapped out several invasive species on campus. These included knotweed, phragmytes, and buckthorn. These plants are not intended for our region. They are rapidly spreading and out-competing our native North Country vegetation. The price and energy required for removing invasive species can … Continue reading Invasive Buckthorn Removal – Volunteers Wanted
Message Regarding Recent Forest Fire on Munter Trail
Please watch this short PSA to our Clarkson community about the recent forest fire on the Munter Trail. And please remember to Leave No Trace.
Campus Electric Vehicle charging station proposal – Seeking Input
Clarkson Electric Vehicle Charging Station Proposal – Google form We are seeking input on these proposed locations for EV charging stations. Our electricity is sourced from 100% green power (hydro and solar), charging your EV on campus provides you with transportation with NO greenhouse gas emissions. This is not a final map. We have worked … Continue reading Campus Electric Vehicle charging station proposal – Seeking Input
Join Clarkson’s Ecochallenge Team
Join in on the 2021 Campus Ecochallenge, which will be running April 1- April 21! Campus Ecochallenge is an online sustainability-focused behavior change challenge. EcoChallenge is a fun and social way to take measurable action on the issues you care about. Clarkson will be competing against other schools to gain the most sustainability points during the … Continue reading Join Clarkson’s Ecochallenge Team
Please add your opinions – Energy awareness survey with gift card drawing
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) invites you to participate in a 5-minute survey about clean energy and sustainability initiatives on your campus. Upon completion of the survey you will be entered into a drawing to win one of 10 $50 Amazon gift cards. Just click THIS LINK to get started.Your responses will help NYSERDA … Continue reading Please add your opinions – Energy awareness survey with gift card drawing
ISE Sustainability Challenge- Energy
Today marks the start of our next three-week challenge with the theme Energy! This week, calculate your carbon footprint using this link and send your results to Maria (pelusimg@clarkson.edu). Once you get your results, try to think of small ways in which you can reduce your carbon imprint. If you have any questions, reach out … Continue reading ISE Sustainability Challenge- Energy