Sustainable Smith Events Calendar

From lectures to workshops, there's always something going on related to sustainability. Here’s a list of events from across campus that touch on the economic, social, or environmental components of our changing world. 

River Valley Radical Futures

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 4:30-6 p.m.

Celebrate the launch of an illustrated map showing a future in the Connecticut River Valley 100 year...

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Featured Off-Campus Events

Exciting things are happening off-campus, too! Check out some ways you can get involved with a broader community.

Introduction to Ecological Forecasting Virtual Flash Talks

Tuesday, February 26 | 4–5:30 p.m.

The Ecological Forecasting Initiative Student and Early Career Association (EFISECA) is hosting a panel on ecological forecasting. This event is targeted for early career or aspiring ecological forecasters but is open to all. A panel of graduate students will share their research in ecological forecasting. Five graduate students will give 10-minute flash talks about their work, followed by a Q&A with all speakers.

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Biodiversity Credit Market Overview

Thursday, February 27 | 2–3 p.m.

Ryan Sarsfield, Senior Advisor for Biodiversity Markets at the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), will share an overview of the nascent biodiversity credit market, how credits are created, and why we should expect an increased demand for nature-based credits. The presentation and Q & A will include discussion of biodiversity metrics, the links between regulatory offset and voluntary markets, and the role of ecologists in ensuring the quality of methodologies and evidence-based ecological outcomes.

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Webinar: Exploring Career Opportunities in Ecology 6

Tuesday, March 4 | 2 p.m.

Join us for the seventh session in our new series highlighting diverse career paths for ecologists. We’ll feature informal, conversational interviews to provide insights and networking opportunities for students and mid-career professionals exploring alternative careers.

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Sugar Shack Trip

March 9 | Leave at 8 a.m. from Helen Hills Hills Chapel

The maple trees know that spring is right around the corner! It's maple sugaring time, and CEEDS is hosting a trip to a local sugar shack to get a closer look at this New England tradition. We'll be heading to the Steve's Sugar Shack for a tasty breakfast on Sunday, March 9th. We will check out the boiling room and the connected store for goodies (think maple candy and cider donuts) while we wait for a table for our breakfast. The vans will leave Smith at 8 a.m. from the Helen Hills Hills Chapel. Our return time varies depending on how busy they are, but we hope to be back before/by noon. Space is limited!

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