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Environmental Center Happenings
Still Available Local First Be Local Coupon Books!
The Environmental Center is honored to be a supplier of the 2015 Be Local Coupon Book featuring thousands of dollars of savings at our unique, locally-owned, independent businesses.
We only have a few left so get yours today! Swing on by the Environmental Center or place your order via email ([email protected]) or phone (970-247-7091) and we will place your books on hold until you are able to pick them up (In town deliveries available upon request).
Contact:[email protected], 970-247-7091
Cost: $18 with proceeds benefiting Local First and the Environmental Center
Ed Abbey Birthday Bash
Thursday, January 29th join us to celebrate Ed's birthday and spread his fabled activist spirit! The FLC Environmental Center and Environmental Studies Department will kick off the night with a showing of ML Lincoln's award-winning documentary Wrenched, which explores the 'monkey wrenching' era of environmental activism, and will culminate with music and birthday cake.
Date: Thursday, January 29th, Doors at 5:00pm; Screening at 6
Location: Fort Lewis Student Union Ballroom
Contact: [email protected]
Cost: Free- though donations will be gratefully accepted
The EC is Hiring Student Staff
Do you want to become part of an awesome community, save the world, and have fun...all while earning your Work Study? The Fort Lewis Environmental Center is looking for Work Study or Volunteer staff for these positions:
- Free Store Manager
- Real Food Challenge Team Members
- Recycling Tracking Guru
Apply by January 16th at http://tinyurl.com/kshhouc
Community Events & Opportunities
Soil Conservation and Stewardship Workshop
Friday January 9th the NRCS and other local conservation organizations will host a workshop on "Basic Principles of Livestock Grazing Management for Long Term Sustainability."
Date: Saturday, January 10, 9am-11am
Location: Fort Lewis Elementary School
Contact: [email protected] 970-382-6212
Cost: Free
Green Business Roundtable- Agriculture on the Edge
The first Green Business Roundtable of 2015 will kick off with Kate Greenberg, of the National Young Farmers Coalition, discussing the changing demographics and enormous challenges facing farmers over the next twenty years.
Date: Wednesday, January 14th, 12-1pm
Location: Henry Strater Theater, 699 Main Ave., Durango
Cost: $15 for a delicious sustainably-sourced lunch
Contact: [email protected], register by 9 am Monday, January 12th- https://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51166/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=2201
Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks an Inter-Tribal Youth Program Developer
The FWS seeks an environmental steward to assist with the advanced planning of the week-long Native American high school youth leadership training event - the Inter-Tribal Youth Climate Leadership Congress (ITYCLC) to be held at the National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV from June 28 - July 3, 2015. The Steward will assist the project leader in all logistical planning and administration for the event, as well as managing a mini-grant program post-event.
Apply on-line at: http://www.environmentalstewards.org/join/current-openings/
Contact: Trever Garfield, Environmental Stewards Program Coordinator, 970-403-8729 [email protected]
Durango Nature Studies is Looking for Volunteers and Interns
Durango Nature Studies is looking for volunteers and interns to lead environmental studies-based field trips for the students of Durango and the surrounding area. Learn the flora and fauna of the four corners and how to facilitate an outdoor classroom. Meet some amazing people and become a naturalist!
Contact: rob@durangonaturestudies.org
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