Join Evalisa McIllfaterick in a discussion of local seed-saving efforts and take home some vegetable seeds for your own garden!
Start your day right by joining the SDG Week Team and Lake Superior Living Labs Network to blend up a plant-based smoothie using your pedalling power!
In partnership with the Office of Sustainability, Lake Superior Living Labs Network, and Orillia Research & Innovation Week
Topics include the Year of Climate Action (YOCA) and climate initiatives on campus, climate action research and student performances, and an informal climate caucus meet and greet. Both campuses. All are welcome!
Challenge your friends and test your sustainability literacy. Enter to win a prize draw!
Learn about energy-saving initiatives on Lakehead’s main campus, including our rooftop solar array!
Join the Lakehead Student Chapter of Engineers Without Borders and the Office of Sustainability for an E-Waste Drive in the Agora on January 18th from 10-1 and January 19th from 1-4 pm.
Drop-in anytime and bring your e-waste or simply learn more about our waste diversion programs at Lakehead. Free cookies for those who contribute e-waste items or play our waste sorting game, and a chance to win a power bank to charge up your electronics on the go!
Acceptable Items:
Printers, Cartridges
Monitors, Display Devices
Headphones, Speakers
Chargers, Cables
Laptops, Tablets
Cell Phones
Cameras, Recorders
Batteries
Join the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies as they present their 2022 Science Speaker Series.
Dr. Hind A. Al-Abadleh will speak in ATAC 1001 and by zoom on Tuesday, November 15th on "Chemistry’s role in global resilience to Climate Change: From molecules to policy and regulations." Please see the attached poster for more details.
This event is open to the general public as well as the university community. Click on the poster for event registration. Free refreshments available for those who attend in-person.
Join us for a waste reduction celebration and clothing swap! Wednesday, October 26th from 3pm - 5:30pm at The Study Coffeehouse. Everyone is welcome!
Bring 1-10 gently used clothing items to participate. Talks on waste reduction & sustainability initiatives led by EcoSuperior, Lakehead University and the City of Thunder Bay begin at 3:30pm.
We invite Lakehead Faculty and Staff to visit Lakehead's newest labyrinth, the Wellness Path, for an informational session on using the labyrinth as an educational tool.
Trained facilitators will be on-hand to share information on labyrinth walking for wellness and to support faculty and staff in considering how to use the labyrinth for educational and community-building purposes.
No experience is necessary. Wear outdoor-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear.
We are pleased to announce our Fall Campus Beautification Days: an opportunity for our campus community to come together to spruce up the campus and lend a hand.
The entire university community including Lakehead employees and students are invited to join in weeding, collecting debris, and tidying up our rock gardens. This is also a fun way to get outdoors for fresh air and connect with others.
When:
Wednesday September 21 10 am- 1 pm (drop-in any time)
Thursday September 22 between 10 am- 1 pm (drop-in anytime)
Where: Lakehead University Thunder Bay campus.
*A welcome table with supplies and information will be available outside the Chancellor Paterson Library.
Tools and trash bags will be provided; however, we encourage you to bring your own gloves.
What can you expect?
• Rock garden clean-up/weeding outside of the Braun Building/Student Centre, CASES, Wolf Den and around Lake Tamblyn
• Light clean up outdoors
• Debris/garbage clean-up throughout the main campus and walking paths
Everyone is welcome.
Email Sustainability Coordinator Devon Lee at dlee2@lakeheadu.ca for more information or with any questions.
