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Upcoming Events

April

22

Wednesday
4:30 pm-5:30 pm GMT+0000

Food Literacy Project Speaker Series: Waste, Recycling, and Compost at Harvard – “Talking Trash” with Dailey Brannin & Courtney Forrester

Sign up: https://bit.ly/FLPEvents

Do you know what happens to our recyclables after they leave campus? What about waste, or food composted in the dining halls? Courtney Forrester, Harvard Waste Reduction and Compliance Lead, and Dailey Brannin, Harvard Recycling Services Supervisor, will break it all down during this presentation. Learn about waste stewardship at Harvard, and how to get involved to various waste reduction initiatives!

This event is free and open to all HUID holders, but registration is encouraged, as seating is limited.

April

08

Wednesday
5:00 pm-7:00 pm GMT+0000

Arctic Film Festival (RSVP Required)

In celebration of Earth Day, join the Belfer Center’s Arctic Initiative for an evening of science, nature, and adventure from the Far North.

We will screen the following short films:

Nuisance Bear – Canada
A Season Living in the Ice – Canada/Greenland
Haul Out – Russia
Arctic Youth Expedition – Norway
Izembek – Alaska
Teshekpuk – Alaska

Open to all Harvard ID holders. Please RSVP.

April

07

Tuesday
11:30 am-1:30 pm GMT+0000

Open to Harvard Community

The Michigan Futures Initiative: A Climate Solutions Accelerator at the University of Michigan

In the speaker series Climate Action Clinic: Where Research meets Practice, we spotlight lessons learned from efforts to link knowledge and action in order to develop and advance durable, effective solutions to the climate change and sustainability challenges confronting humanity.

In this discussion, the University of Michigan’s Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action Shalanda Baker presents an overview of the Michigan Futures Initiative, a framework designed to accelerate research impacts and respond to urgent climate and sustainability issues focusing on: law and policy for equitable climate and energy policy; education innovation for the next generation of climate leaders; economic impact and workforce development fora sustainable economy; industrial transformation; and systems change tackling the interconnected challenges of water, food, and energy systems.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 – 12:00 pm.

April

04

Saturday
10:00 am-11:30 am GMT+0000

Litter clean up with “Charlie’s Angels”

Charlie’s Angels is a group of Harvard-affiliates dedicated to keeping the Charles River area — one that provides us with much peace and tranquility in our hectic personal and professional lives — clean.

Our river-cleanups will be hosted nearly every Saturday throughout the months of April and May from 10 to 11:30am.

Clean-up sessions will be limited to 24 people, so please click on the event to register.

During the week of every session an email with an itinerary and waiver will be sent to all participants. Supplies will be provided (including gloves, safety vests, trash grabbers, buckets, etc.), as well as some refreshments to celebrate our morning’s work!

So, if you are interested in venturing into a life of fighting grime…join us!

April

29

Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Open to Harvard Community

Spring Freecycle on Longwood Campus

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Come to the always-popular Freecycle in Kresge Atrium next to Sebastian’s Cafe on Wednesday, April 29, 11 am-2 pm! Bring extra housewares, clothes and shoes, accessories, books, school and office supplies, or other small re-useable items in good condition. Pick up something new-to-you, make friends, and build a sustainability-minded community.