Carleton College: Environmental Studies: Environmental Organizations

Environmental Organizations

Carleton Organizations

Northfield Organizations

Carleton Organizations

ACT (Acting in the Community Together) ~ established in 1985 to offer challenging and rewarding volunteer programs for Carleton students. There are over 40 on-going service programs representing diverse issue areas in the Northfield and Minneapolis communities.
Adopt-a-Highway ~ An ACT program where volunteers spend part of a weekend afternoon cleaning up a two-mile stretch of Highway 35.
Adopt-a-River ~ An ACT program where volunteers spend part of a weekend afternoon cleaning up Northfield’s Cannon River.
Arbor ~ An ACT program devoted to learning about the environment while aiding in the restoration and cleanup of the Carleton Cowling Arboretum and McKnight Prairie.
CANOE (Carleton Association of Nature and Outdoor Enthusiasts) ~ A student organization that runs a variety of student led trips and activities, as well as lending outdoor equipment.
Carleton Student Association
Carleton's Interdisciplinary Science and Math Initiative (CISMI)
Carleton Responsible Investment Committee (CRIC) ~ A committee of students, faculty and staff that advises the Investment Council of the Board of Trustees on ethical and social issues that arise in the management of the college endowment. For current members of CRIC, click here.
Cowling Arboretum ~ Carleton's 800-acre arboretum is a significant local ecological resource for course work and personal exploration.
Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) ~ A committee of students, faculty and staff that advises the Vice President and Treasurer of the College on matters of environmental quality in the operation of the College and generates environmental ideas, projects, and concerns. Contact Chris Petit. For current members of the EAC, click here.
Green Network ~ an affiliation of organizations and individuals dedicated to environmental advocacy. Subscribe to the Green Network list serve to receive weekly schedules of environmental events, opportunities, and other announcements.
Farm Club ~ a student organization affiliated with Farmhouse, Farm Club runs a community organic garden and promotes sustainable agriculture.
Farm House ~ a campus interest house dedicated to sustainable living. All welcome to dinners Mon-Thurs 6:30pm. Contact Meredith Klekotka
Green House ~ a campus interest house dedicated to environmental activism and green living, as well as a larger green community. All welcome to dinners Mon-Thurs 6:00pm. Contact Allison Smith.
Kids for Conservation ~ a volunteer student organization teaching environmental education in the Northfield elementary schools. Contact Heather Jackson or Dan Jarashow.
Lighten Up ~ At the end of every school year Carleton students donate used clothing, books, shoes and appliances to the annual Lighten Up Garage Sale. This sale benefits community non-profits along with recycling tons of clothing and goods which would otherwise be thrown away.
Maltby Nature Preserve ~ A 90-acre wildlife sanctuary and environmental education facility. Volunteers through ACT help with environmental restoration and programming work. Visit Maltby Nature Preserve's website
MPIRG (Minnesota Public Interest Research Group) ~ a state-wide non-profit activism group with local chapters on campuses throughout the state. Campus chapters are composed of a student group and a state board organizing director. Mtgs Thurs 8pm. Contact Brittany Larson, Stacy Boots, or Greg Fan.
NEO Electronics Organization ~ Neo refurbishes a limited number of used computers and then resells them, for a very small price, to Carleton students who otherwise could not afford them. Most of the computers they repair are ones that the college no longer has a use for and would otherwise discard.
Prairie and Wood (PAW) ~ a nature day camp run by enthusiastic, experienced, and creative Carleton students during the summer. Taking advantage of the 880-acre Arboretum, PAW provides nature lessons, games, activities, and crafts that engage campers with the outdoors and environmental issues.
SOPE (Student Organization for the Protection of the Environment) ~ is a student group dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and activism at Carleton and in the greater Northfield community. Every week we meet for discussion and action while working towards our goal of helping to increase environmental stewardship and sustainability in the world around us. Our past projects have included Earth Week preparation and organization, Adopt-A-River, Green Bikes, composting, and collaborating with our peers across the state and the nation. The current presidents of SOPE are Tess Dornfeld '10, Ray McGaughey '11, and Elizabeth Webb '09 (dornfelt, mcgaughr and webbe). Subscribe to SOPE
WHOA House (The Wellstone House of Organization and Activism) ~ Campus interest house in honor of former Senator Paul Wellstone. All welcome to dinners Mon-Thurs 6:30pm. Contact Monica Diaz, Angelica Johnson, or Dave Holman.

Northfield Organizations

Cannon River Watershed Partnership ~ a local group working to protect the Cannon River and its watershed.
Center for Sustainable Living ~ a non-profit organization in Northfield that is dedicated to developing and administering programs and initiatives which foster liveability and sustainability for communities.
The Just Foods Coop ~ Food Cooperative in Northfield.
Maltby Nature Preserve ~ A 90-acre wildlife sanctuary and environmental education facility. Volunteers through ACT help with environmental restoration and programming work.
Northfield Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) ~ The purpose of the EQC is to advise the City of Northfield on matters concerning environmental quality and natural resources and on implementation of environmental policy enacted by the ordinance. Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7pm. For info/rides contact Chris Petit x7018 or Cam Davidson.
Northfield Freecycle ~ for all who want to pass on that special something rather than throw it away or try to sell it.
RENew Northfield ~ The mission of RENew is to lead the Northfield-area community to energy self-sufficiency. Contact Bruce Anderson for more information.
River Bend Nature Center ~ nature center in Faribault that offers environmental programming.
St. Olaf College's Sustainability Website ~ Our neighboring college in Northfield.
St. Olaf's Environmental Coalition ~ a coalition of the St. Olaf Environmental Coalition (an awareness group), the St. Olaf Greens (a political group), and the St. Olaf Environmental Program (a volunteer network group).