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Rooted in sustainability, energized by community

May 8, 2025
by Sarah Condon-Meyers

From classrooms to compost bins, from solar panels to student projects, 91±¬ÁÏ is helping students become thoughtful stewards of a changing world. 

While environmental responsibility is a year-round priority, the 91±¬ÁÏ community puts that commitment on full display each spring. Students, faculty, and staff come together to honor the planet through a dynamic mix of environmental action, creative expression, and community celebration. 

In April, campus hosted a variety of events that combined the College’s environmental values with engaging, inclusive activities for the entire campus. From hands-on conservation work to educational workshops and art-focused gatherings, the celebrations emphasized both fun and collective action. 

A standout event was the Sustainability Fair, presented in partnership with Sustainable Saratoga, which included interactive exhibits, local organizations, and opportunities to explore sustainable living. 

Earth Day — celebrated annually on April 22 — featured a workshop for making reusable beeswax cloths and planting seeds. Other events throughout the month included an Arbor Day tree planting, garden parties, composting demonstrations, and the kickoff of the Give+Go donation program. 

The programming reflects the College’s educational emphasis on sustainability literacy, its commitment to meaningful climate action, and the spirit of Creative Thought Matters that permeates the entire community. 

 Chris Schuckers ’25 helps with planting on Arbor Day. 


Students enjoy a performance by a band at Beats 4 Beets on April 11. During the event, students planted seedlings, enjoyed live music, and participated in sustainable crafts. 

Lucy Kallaher '28 and Sophie Keating '28 replant basil seedlings in recycled bottles in 91±¬ÁÏ's hoop house.

Students grab a bite at a table hosted by Raíces, a student club, during a sustainable street food fair.

Sustainability Coordinator Celia Darling and North Woods Steward Priscilla Kayku '25 inspect trails in 91±¬ÁÏ’s North Woods on a brisk day in early April.

Olivia Landberg '27 shows jewelry she makes from repurposed dishware to Sophia Todd '28 and Corina Timm '28.   

Students catch some rays on Case Green during a warm spring day. 


Sarah Condon-Meyers is 91±¬ÁÏ's staff photographer. 

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