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Gleaning with Rachel's Table
October 20, 2018
Gleaning, which dates back to Biblical times, is the gathering of produce after harvest. Farmers are often unable to sell all of their produce either because of imperfections or because they simply cannot harvest it all. Many farmers welcome the opportunity to donate excess produce that would otherwise have been thrown out; others donate salable produce simply out of kindness. We will be taking a van to a local farm to harvest produce and will then deliver the food to a food kitchen. Email slibardi@smith.edu to reserve your spot!
Chapin Loading Dock
9:30 am to 1:00 pm

Events at Smith

(Don't) Frack Your Mother: Gender Politics in the Fracking Debate
October 18, 2018
Presented by Kristen Abatsis McHenry, Assistant Professor of Comparative Women's Studies at Spelman College. This event is free and open to the public.
Seelye 110
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Project Drawdown Webinar
October 19, 2018
Since the findings were published in April 2017, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming has become a New York Times best seller, prompting hundreds of media reports, events, and new editions worldwide. Join us online for a rare gathering of the Project Drawdown leadership team, including Paul Hawken. The team will provide an interactive overview and update of Drawdown that will be streamed live at no cost. The overview will be followed by a live Q&A session.
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CEEDS
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Walk for Water
October 20, 2018
1.8 billion people lack access to safe water. In some areas, women and children walk miles every day to collect unsafe drinking water. Join us as we walk to raise awareness and funds that save lives.
Paradise Pond Boathouse, Smith College
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

The Mountain Rangelands of Lesotho: Investigating Material and Symbolic Drivers of Environmental Cha
October 22, 2018
Part of the ENX 100 lecture series, The Mountain Rangelands of Lesotho: Investigating Material and Symbolic Drivers of Environmental Change will be presented by Colin Hoag, Assistant Professor, Anthropology.
McConnell 103
2:40 pm to 4:00 pm

Web Tools for Creating Fantasy Maps
October 23, 2018
Explore tools in common mapping applications to make maps of imaginary landscapes in honor of Halloween! Part of the Spacial Analysis Lab's Fall Workshop Series.
Spatial Analysis Lab, Sabin-Reed 104
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Events Off Campus

The Work That Reconnects
October 18, 2018
Engage your love for the Earth with a variety of practices. WTR builds community and connectivity, reminding us of our core mission. Starting in the 1970s, these practices have spread around the world, shifting how people perceive and address climate change – helping us move from our intellect to our hearts. Facilitated by trained facilitator Bela Schultz who is also a UMass student in BDIC with a concentration in Environmental Psychology. Part of the Talking Truth: Finding Your Voice Around the Climate Change Crisis series.
W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 26th floor, UMASS Amherst
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Northampton's Climate Action Workshop on Energy
October 23, 2018
Have you heard about Northampton’s Climate Resiliency & Regeneration Plan? Did you know this plan will include ways our community can combat and adapt to climate change? Do you like trivia, prizes, and snacks? Want to be part of a fun "speed planning" event? Join us for the Climate Action Workshop: Energy
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First Churches, Lyman Hall
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Wild and Scenic Film Festival
October 23, 2018
Seven short films to inspire river stewards young and old. These amazing films were selected from the Wild & Scenic National Tour. A 25th anniversary Cake will be shared and door prizes from the national sponsors. *Seven short films being shown will be: Biomimicry-21 min Chasing Wild :Journey into the Sacred Headwaters-13min My Irnik-15min Blue Ventures-6min The Community They Fight For-4min Think Like a Scientist-7min The Elwha Undammed: What’s a River For?-25 min
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Dever Auditorium at Westfield University
6:30 pm

Featured Event

Sustainable Foods Showcase
October 24, 2018
Dining Services is excited to host this opportunity for the Smith community to meet some of the people and learn more about the companies that provide us with the delicious food we eat on campus! Samples? You betcha! Smith Students for Food Justice (SSFJ) will be there, too, to tell you more about the Real Food Challenge and how Smith is helping support a more socially and environmentally just food system.
Campus Center Carroll Room
11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Presidential Colloquium: Freeman Hrabowski
October 29, 2018
Dr. Hrabowski has served as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore for 25 years. During his tenure he has transformed this once commuter university into an innovative research institution ranked #1 Up and Coming University by US News and World Report from 2009-2014. His goal is to continue building a campus that is first-rate in research and instruction, preparing students of all background for success. He served on President Obama’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans, co-founded the Meyrhoff Scholars Program for high-achieving minority students in science and engineering, co-authored books like ‘Holding Fast to Dreams: Empowering Youth from the Civil Rights Crusade to STEM’ (2015), and ‘Time’ magazine named him to The Top Ten College Presidents in 2009 and to The World’s 100 Most Influential People in 2012. We hope you will be able to take advantage of this opportunity to come listen to this dynamic speaker who has had great success in supporting students to persist and reach their potential in STEM.
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Campus Center, Carroll Room
4:30 pm

Repair Fair
October 30, 2018
Does your favorite clothing item have a tear in it or a missing button? Do your shoes or boots need waterproofing? Maybe you have a small appliance that needs maintenance? The Eco-Reps are hosting a Repair Fair on Tuesday, October 30 in the Campus Center (103/104) from 2:00-5:00 pm. Join other members of Smith’s community to learn repair skills and keep useful items out of landfills. Smith students, faculty, and staff are all welcome.
Campus Center 103/104
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Events at Smith

Lecture: Creating, Preserving and Defending the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
October 25, 2018
with Andrew Light, University Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy, and Atmospheric Sciences, and Director of the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy at George Mason University. Light is also a Distinguished Senior Fellow in the Climate Program at the World Resources Institute in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Philosophy with support of ES&P and CEEDS.
Seelye 201
5:00 pm

Cancelled-CEEDS' Annual Apple Cider Pressing
October 27, 2018
This year's events has been canceled because of the cold, wet weather forecast. We look forward to seeing all of you next fall during Family Weekend! Join students and staff from the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability (CEEDS) to experience a family friendly and tasty New England tradition. We're all about sustainable food! Help us press fresh, Ashfield-grown apples into cider and then have a cup together with a Hadley-made cider donut.
Chapin Annex Road, Chapin Loading Dock
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Lunchbag: A Conversation with Nancy Bell
October 29, 2018
Nancy Bell is Vermont/New Hampshire Director of The Conservation Fund, and under her leadership has conserved thousand of acres of land in New England. Lunch provided.
CEEDS, Wright Hall lower level
12:15 pm

The Grand Inquiry: What will it take for the world to work and who do we need to be?
October 29, 2018
Part of the ENX 100 Lecture Series, "The Grand Inquiry: What will it take for the world to work and who do we need to be?" will be presented by Nancy Bell, Vermont/New Hampshire Director, The Conservation Fund.
McConnell 103
2:40 pm to 4:00 pm

Smith’s Carbon Mitigation Strategy
October 30, 2018
A Talk by Denise McKahn, Engineering. Part of the Sigma Xi lunchtime series. Talks begin at approximately 12:10 pm and are open to all faculty, staff, and students. A complimentary lunch is offered in McConnell Foyer.
McConnell 103
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Presentation of the Geosciences major
October 30, 2018
If you're thinking about majoring, all of your questions will be answered while you enjoy delectable afternoon snacks.
Sabin-Reed 103
4:00 pm

Events Off Campus

Remarkable River Potluck
October 25, 2018
Come enjoy a slideshow of this years explorations and research then feast with us at the "Remarkable River Potluck." RSVP by calling 413-623-2070 or email Westfieldriver@gmail.com.
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Chesterfield Railway Museum, Chester MA
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Law Review Symposium: Anthropocenic Disruption, Community Resilience and Law
October 26, 2018
The Symposium aims to start a larger conversation about how to build and reinforce smart, self-reliant, and sustainable communities in the face of anthropocenic disruption. It intends an interdisciplinary inquiry into the nexus of community resilience, systems thinking, and legal innovation. We are excited to begin the many important conversations that will stem from our twelve speakers—among them faculty, activists, community leaders, and masters-level students. The event is free! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to symposium.wne@gmail.com . Additional information, including speaker bios and discussion descriptions can be found at the link below:
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Law School Common/Blake Law Center, Western New England University, 1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA
9:00 am to 5:30 pm

The Quest for Environmental and Climate Justice: Why Race and Place Matter
October 26, 2018
Referred to as “the Father of Environmental Justice,” Dr. Robert Bullard has been the leading voice against environmental racism for decades, including the Flint water crisis and hurricane recovery in Houston and Puerto Rico. Dr. Bullard is the recipient of numerous awards, including: the Sierra Club’s John Muir Award, the Conservation Achievement Award from the National Wildlife Federation, the Building Economic Alternatives Award from Co-op America, and named one of thirteen “Environmental Leaders of the Century” by Newsweek. He is the author of eighteen acclaimed books demonstrating his expertise in sustainable development, environmental racism, urban land use, industrial facility siting, community reinvestment, housing, transportation, climate justice, emergency response, smart growth, and regional equity. This event is sponsored by the Africana Studies Program and Geosciences. Book signing to follow.
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Griffin Hall, Room 3, Williams College
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

The Conway School Info Session
October 27, 2018
The Conway School, a graduate program in ecological landscape design and planning, is holding an information session at their Northampton Campus. The information session will include a presentation about Conway from faculty, presentations by two current students, and presentations from alums. The three-hour event includes a tasty lunch. Registration is requested.
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88 Village Hill Road
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Join Food Recovery Network to Serve a Community Lunch
October 27, 2018
Please join Smith's chapter of the Food Recovery Network at Edwards Church downtown to help serve lunch to the community! If you're interested in joining, email foodrecovery@smith.edu. FRN will also have their usual recovery this Sunday (10/28)! Meet at Cutter-Z at 3:50 and email foodrecovery@smith.edu to RSVP. Be a part of the on-campus initiative to combat food waste! Please remember to tie long hair back and wear closed-toe shoes. Please REPLY to let us know when you can make it & email us with any questions/comments/concerns.
Edwards Church, Northampton
11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Five College Biomathematical Sciences Event
October 30, 2018
Did you know that there is a Five College Biomathematical Sciences Certificate Program? Come learn more about it and tour Hampshire's Kern Center, the world's 17th Living Building. Students will learn more about the work that went into the design and modeling of the energy and water use in the Kern Center. Dinner will be provided.
Kern Center, Hampshire College
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Events at Smith

Lunchbag: Presentation of the ES&P major and minors
October 31, 2018
Come for lunch and to learn about the major and minor in environmental science and policy and the minor in marine science and policy.
Seelye 201
12:15 pm

Fall Crysanthemum Show
November 3, 2018
Saturday, November 3 through Sunday, November 18, 2018 Each fall as colors fade outdoors, a riot of color erupts indoors in the Lyman Conservatory at the Botanic Garden of Smith College. Groups of 10 or more must schedule in advance. Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily; Fridays - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The suggested donation is $5.00.
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Botanic Garden of Smith College
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Planting Garlic in the Community Garden
November 3, 2018
Join fellow Smithies to learn all about garlic! Meet in Seelye 101 to discuss the many uses of garlic and then move to the garden where we will plant some cloves!
Seelye 101
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

NOAA summer internship presentations
November 6, 2018
Come for lunch and to hear from some of the Smithies who spent their 10 weeks interning at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offices and labs this summer. Find out how you can apply for an internship for next summer! Student presentations: 1) Jasmine Pacheco-Ramos ‘19: Sea turtle research in Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary 2) Alexandra Golikov ‘19: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: Vet-Into-Your-Sanctuary, California Salmonscape, Climate Adaptation Plan 3) Emma Evans '20: Biology of vulnerable marine skates 4) Sabrina Cordero '19: Tracking endangered Caribbean corals outplanted from nurseries in the U.S. jurisdiction
CEEDS, Wright Hall lower level
12:00 pm

Mapping with ArcGIS Online
November 6, 2018
Learn how to make interactive maps with ArcGIS Online. Part 1 of 2. Part of the Spacial Analysis Lab's Fall Workshop Series.
Spacial Analysis Lab, Sabin-Reed 104
4:00 pm

Events Off Campus

Accessory Dwelling Units as Low-Income Housing: California’s Faustian Bargain
October 31, 2018
"Accessory Dwelling Units as Low-Income Housing: California’s Faustian Bargain" will be presented by Darrel Ramsey-Musolf, Assistant Professor of Regional Planning, LARP, UMass. Part of the Erv Zube Lecture Series at UMass Amherst.
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The 170 Design Building, 551 North Pleasant St, Amherst
4:30 pm

Conference: Coming Together
November 1, 2018
November 2, 2018
November 3, 2018
Wellborn Leadership Conference and New England Environmental Education Alliance (NEEEA) Conference. we invite Environmental Educators from throughout New England to come together around our shared work of building environmentally resilient and just communities. See more at the link below:
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Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT

Garlic Plant and Sing
November 4, 2018
Grow Food Northampton welcomes you to join their second annual Garlic Plant and Sing in GFN'S Giving Garden. The group will be planting garlic while learning and sharing work songs - songs that have been traditionally sung all over the world while doing group work. Get ready to sing while prepping and planting a few beds of garlic, and doing a few other tasks to finish up the season in the Giving Garden. All singers and gardeners welcome! No need to have prior singing or gardening experience. Songs will be taught in the style of call and response. Come for any or all of the time. There will be hot tea. Bring snacks to share if you can. Email Ellena@growfoodnorthampton.com if you plan on attending, as it would be helpful to anticipate work tasks.
140 Meadow St, Florence, MA
11:00 am to 1:00 pm