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May 3, 2008
CES sponsored an Oyster Restoration Workshop to demonstrate all the basics on how to start an “oyster garden” to join in our effort of promoting oyster restoration efforts on the Chester River.
April 26, 2008
Held each April, Earth Day has become a growing tradition at Washington College, involving the vast majority of the College's clubs, organizations and environmental groups. This year's Earth Day celebration capped off a month's worth of environmentally themed events at Washington College.
April 25, 2008
"Green Business & Entrepreneurship" and "Green Drinks & Eco-movies" featured a diverse panel of eco-minded professionals and role models who integrate sustainability principles in their fields of work will discuss how green business makes a contribution to the economically stable, ecologically responsible and socially fair development of our society. Immediately following the symposium, the College will hosted "Green Drinks & Eco-movies" to celebrate "George Goes Green" and the power of film as forces of environmental change.
April 19, 2008
CES participated in the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's Bay Day, an annual celebration to educate and engage the public in stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay and its resources.
April 19, 2008
CES appeared at the Kent County Home & Garden Show, where CES and Aaron's Rain Barrels raffled off an exceptional Oak Whiskey Rain Barrel; see Aaron's Rain Barrels for more details about this product.
April 16, 2008
At the first Chester River Audit, Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler will listened to concerns about the Chester River at a community meeting. Attorney General Gansler has committed to using the resources of his office to crack down on those polluting the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. As part of that commitment, the Attorney General is launching a Bay audit. He is traveling statewide and visiting with local business leaders, environmentalists, elected officials and most importantly- area residents- to hear first hand from them what they believe are the biggest problems affecting Maryland’s rivers and the Bay.
April 12, 2008
The Center for Environment & Society and the Public Archaeology Lab presented an "Indiana Jones" Marathon in honor of Maryland Archaeology Month.
April 9, 2008
"Geothermal Energy & Zero Waste" featured presentations exploring geothermal systems, zero waste, and other sustainability options as part of the creative design process given by Dave Hoffman, Senior Vice President, Gipe Associates, Inc. and Ruth Newell, Director, New Millennium Development.
April 1, 2008
Oyster Restoration in the Chesapeake Bay given by Dr. Donald W. "Mutt" Meritt, Senior Agent, Horn Point Laboratory and Dr. Donald W. Webster, Marine Science Agent, Wye Research & Education Center.
March 29, 2008
Living Shorelines Workshop included site suitability and design by industry professionals, ensuring native plant and shoreline success, working with a contractor, understanding regulatory and permit requirements, field visits to local living shoreline projects. Living shorelines provide coastal protection and effective erosion control.
March 19, 2008
Spring Lecture Series at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, with speaker Dr. John L. Seidel, Center for Environment & Society.www.cbmm.org
January 23, 2008
"Wild Utah: America's Redrock Wilderness" presented by Jackie Feinberg, National Grassroots Organizer for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA), Litrenta Lecture Hall on Wednesday, 7 p.m.
September 22, 2007
The Waterfront Festival featured environmental initiatives, sailfest, "survivor" kayak races, boat tours of the Chester River, and the first annual cardboard boat regatta with brave mariners competing for top prizes.
June 1, 2007
Archaeologist John Seidel Appointed Director of Center for the Environment and Society
April 21, 2007
Earth Day at Wilmer Park, with live music, eco-educational displays, and awarding of George Goes Green energy competition prizes. Hosted by the Student Environmental Alliance, the Committee of Sustainability, and the Service Council.
March 29, 2007
Evolution of the Blue Revolution by Dr. Barry Costa-Pierce from the Rhode Island Sea Grant program, Litrenta Lecture Hall, 7:30 p.m.
February 26, 2007
An Inconvenient Truth Powerpoint Presentation by John Cleveland, authorized representative of The Climate Project, and President/Founder of the Global Warming Action Alliance, Litrenta Lecture Hall, 7:00 p.m.
February 21, 2007
EnviroPanel on Sustainability brought together students, faculty, alumni and eco-minded professionals who "think green," promote social responsibility, and work to improve the environment. Participants signed the Green Pledge and networked over "renewable energy" drinks like Kyoto Cooler, Solar Solution, Global Warmer and CES Splash. McLain Atrium, 6:00 p.m.
February 12, 2007
Composting Agricultural By-Products: Protecting the Bay on Both Sides of the Bridge by Lonnie Heflin, President of Bay Organics, Litrenta Lecture Hall, 7:30 p.m.
February 3 to April 21, 2007
George Goes Green competition promoting four ways to save energy campus-wide: Do It In The Dark, The Green Revolution, George Gets Ingenious and Recyclemania. Prizes awarded for greatest energy savings among students and faculty, most innovative ideas, and volume of materials recycled.
January 26, 2007
Apocalypse: Environment and the Collapse of the Maya by Dr. John L. Seidel, Associate Professor, Dept of Sociology/Anthropology, Litrenta Lecture Hall, 4:30 p.m.
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