Hope College Sustainability

One of the prettiest times of year on campus. (Along with winter, spring, and summer.) Happy first day of fall! 🧡

SO MANY great places to visit near campus! 🧡💙💚 blogs.hope.edu/students/campu…

You're looking at a Gold-rated Sustainable Campus 🌟🌳 Hope has received a STARs Gold rating the past two years after holding a Silver rating since 2017 and a Bronze rating from 2012 to 2017. Read more: goho.pe/3Zsbodi

Please join the Office of the Dean for Natural and Applied Sciences in welcoming Hope alumnus Dr. Chris Avery to campus as this year’s Gentile Lectureship speaker. Dr. Avery manages the development, writing, and publication process of the National Climate Assessment.

As we commemorate Juneteenth, we recognize the essential role of justice and equity in our work. At EGLE, we are dedicated to ensuring all Michigan communities benefit equitably from our environmental initiatives. michigan.gov/environmentalj… #Juneteenth #EnvironmentalJustice

Next week is the kick-off to the 2024 Summer Creation Care Book Read. We will be reading and discussing Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth written by Dr. Bedra Rienstra.

While you’re enjoying Michigan’s lakes & rivers, here's 2 ways you can protect them: 1⃣ Keep an eye out for aquatic plants on MI’s watch list: michigan.gov/invasives/id-r… 2⃣ #CleanDrainDry watercraft & gear before heading to new location 🌊tinyurl.com/3kpd4rne #MIGreatLakesWeek

Happy #MiGreatLakesWeek! 🌊🌊 Let's start with a little #MondayMotivation by sharing some of your favorite photos of Michigan's lakes, rivers, or streams! michigan.gov/GreatLakesWeek

Hope Student Natalie Leake-Jara Receives Research Grant from American Ornithological Society hope.edu/news/2024/acad… via @HopeCollege

The program that keeps boat shrink-wrap out of landfills by recycling it is growing! tinyurl.com/bdduj5yb #MiEnvironment #MiRecycles

Summer research happens off campus, too! Janaa Ward and Steven Awad take measurements on trees in northern Michigan. Field work isn’t all work and no play for the Blake-Mahmud lab - there is always time for an ice cream break.

It's Milestone Weekend! We're looking forward to welcoming you back to campus. View the full schedule at hope.edu/milestoneweeke… #HopeAlumni

Let’s hear it for trees and their amazing healing abilities this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 💚

@CityofHolland Recycling Center Survey ♻️ cityofholland.com/CivicAlerts.as…

Leaves: nature's solar panels and trees' endless creativity From the lacework of fern fronds to the broad banana leaves, nature showcases a range of leaf designs. Each shape is adapted to fulfill specific functions, like maximizing sunlight absorption or minimizing water loss.

For our last post during this year's Women's History Month, we are recognizing the work of another sustainability leader! Today we are talking about Autumn Peltier, a 19 year-old woman known for her water advocacy and environmental activism.

Do you have a plastic bag full of plastic bags hiding in your den? Ready to part ways with your plastic? Recycle the bags at your local grocery store or retailer. Plastic bags don’t belong in your curbside recycling. Psst! Collect less plastic bags by using reusable bags! 💜

There are a million reasons to celebrate trees and a million reasons why we need to protect them. In the face of a changing climate that threatens our planet, forests stand tall, exuding strength and resilience. Together, let's celebrate #InternationalDayofForests 🌳

It's Wednesday, and you know what that means, we are highlighting another woman making a difference in the world! Today we are recognizing Vandana Shiva, an Indian scholar and environmental activist from Dehradun, India. #sustainablehope