Weekly Sustainability Announcements

November 23, 2015

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From the Newswire

• Wildlife Rehabilitator to Give a Lecture
• Watershed Lunch ‘N Learn
• Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for CGI U 2016
• Salvtion Army Red Kettle
• Literacy Awareness Week: Monday Book Donation Table
• EPA Seeking Volunteers to Serve on NEJAC Youth Perspectives on Climate Justice Work Group
• Tri Cycle Farms Garden Workday
• Tri Cycle Farms’ Food Recovery/ Compost Crew
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore Assistant
• Feed the Hungry and Homeless — House of Hope Rescue Mission

Razorback Food Recovery Expands to New Campus Partners

Study: Plains & Eastern Clean Line Project Will Boost State Economy

BlueInGreen Wins Grand Prize at Green Summit

Events

Wildlife Rehabilitator to Give a Lecture

Lynn Sciumbato of the Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Gravette will give a lecture about wildlife rehabilitation from 2-2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, in SCEN206. The lecture will focus on the rehabilitation of raptors and will feature live birds: a turkey vulture, an owl and a hawk. The lecture is given as part of a University Perspectives class. Anyone is welcome to attend.

2:00 – 2:50 Pm

Tuesday, November 24th

SCEN 206

Watershed Lunch ‘N Learn

Our third installment of the War Eagle Creek Watershed Lunch ‘N Learn Series will be focused on the benefits of low impact development (LID). Our guest speakers will include Brahm Driver from Ecological Design Group, who will be discussing various LID techniques, and Brian Teague from Community by Design, who will present the concept of compact, walkable communities. The Lunch ‘N Learn will take place at the American Legion Post 137 in Huntsville from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. This program is free and lunch will be provided, so please RSVP by contacting Bryant Baker at 479-769-4266 or bryant@beaverwatershedalliance.org.

11:30 Am – 12:30 Pm

Monday, November 30th

6054 AR-23, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA

Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for CGI U 2016

The ninth annual Clinton Global Initiative University meeting, hosted by President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, will gather more than 1,000 innovative student leaders to make Commitments to Action that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. More than $800,000 in funding is available for select CGI U 2016 student attendees to help them turn their ideas into action. The application deadline is December 1, 2015.

Volunteer Opportunities

Salvtion Army Red Kettle

Our Red Kettle Initiative is known across the world! But do you know what goes on behind the scenes? The money from our Red Kettles goes to supporting our alcohol and drug addition recovery program as well as our emergency shelter. We need enthusiastic bell ringers to make a difference in our community and fight against addiction and poverty.

Want to have even more fun? Do it with a friend! Or start your very own #redkettlecompetition with your RSO, classmates, friends or group. You can compete against another group and the winner receives a prize!

Shifts are two hours in length for individuals or groups can sign up for multiple days.

Various Shifts

Thursday, November 26th, 2015 to Thursday, December 24th, 2015

Various Locations Around Fayetteville

Literacy Awareness Week: Monday Book Donation Table

This event consists of staffing the table in the Union with the book collection box for Razorbacks Read.

Various Shifts

Monday, November 30th

Aransas Union

EPA Seeking Volunteers to Serve on NEJAC Youth Perspectives on Climate Justice Work Group

EPA is seeking 15 young adults, ages 18 to 29, who are involved in climate change efforts and/or advocacy to join the NEJAC Youth Perspectives on Climate Justice Work Group. The Work Group will be convened in January 2016, to assist the NEJAC in developing advice and recommendations to assist the Agency in developing best practices to address climate change concerns as highlighted from a youth perspective. Applications are due November 30, 2015.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Tri Cycle Farms Garden Workday

Join us at Tri Cycle Farms every Tuesday from 3-6pm for a volunteer workday in the garden! As fall arrives we will be working in the fall garden, winterizing the summer garden and doing various other farm and garden related chores and activities. See you at the farm!

3:00 – 6:00 Pm

Every Tuesday

1705 N Garland Ave

Tri Cycle Farms’ Food Recovery/ Compost Crew

Every Thursday, we gather at Tri Cycle to sort through boxes of expired produce from Ozark Natural Foods, a local health food coop. We sort and weigh the food, feed some to our sweet chickens, and then add the rest to the compost. There is also usually plenty of still-good-looking, organic produce to share amongst ourselves! If you like veggies, chickens, or compost, come join us for a chill, fun volunteer opportunity while helping to prevent food waste in our community. Just meet outside the community house at the farm (1705 N Garland Ave) at 3:30pm on Thursdays!

3:30 Pm

Every Thursday

1705 N Garland Ave

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Assistant

Customer service is the primary focus for our ReStore Volunteers. Our ReStore staff will assign jobs as needed. Below are examples of the types of jobs you will be asked to do. Greet and assist customers as needed. Assist in cleaning, pricing, and organizing merchandise. Arrange items on display shelves and sales floor. Hang pictures and create decorative displays when needed. Rearrange furniture and other merchandise in all departments to ensure displays remain visually stimulating. Arrange special promotion displays as needed. Help keep aisles clean and safe. Assist with donation pickups if necessary. Light cleaning. Please dress appropriately for the weather. This is a warehouse environment with limited climate control. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. The Habitat ReStore is family friendly so please no short, shorts or inappropriate t-shirts.

Multiple Shifts Available

1421 E. 15th St., Fayetteville, AR 72701

Feed the Hungry and Homeless — House of Hope Rescue Mission

The House of Hope Rescue Mission is a “Day Center” for the homeless and needy. Our goal is to provide a place where people can come for shelter from the cold or heat, receive snacks, water and a hot meal while at our facility, get help with life skills and job searches. We provide showers, a place for clients to do their laundry free of charge, and a place they can receive mail. Clients can receive clothing and food from our pantry monthly.

There are multiple ways to volunteer at the House of Hope:

• Be a Greeter
• Work in the Food Pantry: Stock shelves, prepare food bags
• Help clients with laundry
• Prepare meals to serve
• Serve meals to clients
• Clean up after lunch
• Assist clients in finding needed clothing for day to day wear or job interviews
• Assist clients on computers (as available) to search for jobs
• Come to socialize with clients and be a friendly face
• Offer to assist with Bible studies
• Be available in the children’s room to play and read

Multiple Shifts Available

Every Wednesday and Friday

505 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR 72764

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