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Environmental law expert Tim Duane to deliver Carleton convocation
October 29, 2019His presentation, “Four Score and Seven Years Ago: Reflecting on the Climate Crisis in 2075,” will offer insights on solving complex energy and environmental problems.
Battling food waste and hunger in America the focus of convocation
February 8, 2019Social entrepreneur Evan Lutz will present “How Ugly Produce Can Help Solve Hunger.”
Convocation connects climate change with national security
January 16, 2019Penn State professor David Titley will discuss how the U.S. military might play a role in combating climate change
UCLA environmental expert Peter Kareiva to speak at Carleton College
September 24, 2018The director of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES), Kareiva will present, “Does The Planet Need Saving? And Who is Going to Do It?”
Proceeds from Carleton’s annual “Lighten Up!” Garage Sale raise $36,000 for area non-profits
July 18, 2018Carleton gave $12,000 each to the Northfield Union of Youth, Project Friendship, and Northfield Area Special Olympics.
Carleton hosts its annual “Lighten Up!” Garage Sale
June 15, 2018This year’s sale will move to a new location in Laird Stadium.
Arboretum hosts Prescribed Burn Workshop March 31
February 26, 2018The workshop is designed for Arboretum volunteers and private landowners to learn the basics of prescribed burning in grassland situations.
Sustainability Office co-hosts Downstream Film Festival
February 15, 2018Produced along with the Cannon River Watershed Partnership, the evening of 15 short documentary, narrative, experimental and animated films will be held at Imminent Brewing.
Convocation Focuses on Finding Solutions to Global Poverty
February 15, 2018Christine Papai ’04, Acting Country Director in Ghana for Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), presents “Tackling Global Poverty: The Best Solutions May Surprise You.”
Harris will talk about how he became a micro financier — and how his efforts have paid off.
Convocation aims to bridge the gap between science and policy
December 19, 2017Popular biologist and adventurer Dr. Niall McCann will present “Notes from the Conservation Front Line.”
LaDuke’s presentation focuses on her work in support of sustainable development and food systems.
Carleton invites the public to take a Night Hike in the Arb
April 18, 2017Arboretum director Nancy Braker and astronomer Joel Weisberg will lead the nighttime tour.
Founder Nancy Hughes will present “Cooking Shouldn’t Kill.”
Carleton/St. Olaf present “A Year in the Wilderness: Protecting the Planet One Adventure at a Time”
April 4, 2017Explorers Dave & Amy Freeman will discuss their efforts to protect the Boundary Waters.
“What’s Next for the Country?” continues with discussion on Climate Change and Environmental Policy
March 27, 2017The series hopes to clarify major concerns and inspire discussion in the Northfield community.
The popular annual “Lighten Up!” garage sale is June 18-19 in the West Gym.
Hang will discuss her life story and the importance of promoting education in immigration issues.
Hernández leads research investigating nitrogen pollution
February 24, 2016Study published in BioScience shows 78 endangered species face known hazards from excess nitrogen.
Carleton hosts the Wild & Scenic Film Festival
February 17, 2016The nationally-traveling festival features short environmental films focused on water and sustainability issues.Convocation sheds light on life in a Missouri “ecovillage”
January 15, 2016Presented by Ma'ikwe Ludwig, director of Ecovillage Education U.S., who will share her passions for sustainability, spirituality and personal growth, and community.
Rebecca Craven '81 promotes pipeline safety through education and advocacy.
A public lecture on the value of green business practices for the greater Northfield community.
Carleton professor emeritus Ed Buchwald presents “The Cannon River: Tamed and Untamed”
October 30, 2015Buchwald is the McBride Professor of Geology and Environmental Studies, Emeritus.
