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Celebrating Women Environmentalists

We are highlighting five prominent women who have positively shaped the environment and have inspired sustainability in profound ways. March is Women's History Month, and we want to share the stories of women who have played an influential role in creating policies and programs centered around sustainability. Leah Thomas, Xiye Bastida, Wangari Maathai, Rachel Carson and Sylvia Earle encouraged dialogue around environmental responsibility that continues to guide environmentalists, scientists and policymakers. Through learning about the lives and work of these impressive trailblazers and innovators, we can find ways to join their pursuits for a flourishing future for the natural world. 
Learn what makes these women environmental inspirations.

Introducing WashU Spring Blooms
Spring blooms are upon us here at WashU! The WashU Arboretum's trees and flowers are beginning to push out new floral and leaf growth. Blooms will be published on the Arboretum website with a selection featured on the Sustainability Instagram. Learn more about spring blooms in the WashU Arboretum.
April is Active Transportation Month
The month's events are hosted by Parking & Transportation Services and WashU Sustainability with support from key campus entities. Join the Commuter Challenge, participate in Mystery Shuttle Week, get a free bike tune-up and join a group Metro ride! Attend the kick-off event on April 1 to get the scoop!
E-waste Recycling & Paper Shredding
March 25, 8-10:30 a.m., Lot 58 (South 40)
Electronic waste is the fastest-growing source of landfill waste. It represents the majority of toxic waste in landfills. Bring your e-waste and personal confidential papers to the church lot in the South 40--enter via Wydown Blvd.
Circularity Center Open Hours
Fridays, 2-5 p.m., Circularity Center
Come by the Circularity Center's two remaining open warehouse hours on March 21 and 28. Search through the usual household goods, clothes, appliances, and more that you have come to love. Get yourself some great finds!
Medical Campus Farmers Market
Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Peds Lobby
Stop by WashU's weekly farmers market for fresh seasonal produce, locally produced artisan goods, wholesome bakery items and more! The CSA is still on pause and no pick-ups will occur this month. Check out local products.
WashU Sustainable Fashion Week
March 28 - April 4
This week will bring together fashion enthusiasts and practitioners to explore our relationship with clothing. Events include a make-a-thon, fashion show, repair fair, bazaar and two great speaker panels. Learn how you can join.
Alumni Weekend Events
April 4-6, Danforth Campus
Alumni outside of the their milestone years and current students who are interested in attending Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change alumni programming during this weekend can reach out to Michelle Patterson
WashU Arboretum Events
Danforth Campus
The WashU Arboretum has several upcoming events before the end of the Spring semester including a TreeKeeper information session and a campus foraging tour. Look for more information on the WashU Arboretum website.
Lab Supply Swap
April 17-22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., EPNEC 303 & 304
Calling all labs to participate in WashU's first Lab Supply Swap. This swap will help keep usable items out of landfills while saving labs money. Take advantage of this opportunity to do a little spring cleaning!
WashU Earth Day Festival
April 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., McDonnell Peds
Celebrate Earth Day and learn about sustainable initiatives at WashU and regionally. The Farmers Market will take place at this time. There will also be a free bike tune-up in the UHSP Quad. Visitors, vendors and volunteers are all invited.
Midwest Climate Summit
April 30 - May 2, Madison, WI
University of Wisconsin-Madison will host this year's Midwest Climate Summit, a three-day gathering of climate leaders, researchers and professionals focused on expanding knowledge and accelerating climate action.
Kemper Art & Environment Tour
March 22, 2 p.m., Kemper Art Museum
Student educators will lead interactive tours of the permanent collection that invite discussion of how artists explore our complex relationship to the land. Free and open to the public. Explore the museum's collection.
Indigenous Sovereignty Panels
March 28, times and location vary
Join community and campus partners for a series of three panels structured to advance Indigenous approaches to land and food systems by fostering collaboration and strengthening relationships among Native seed keepers, tribal organizations and Indigenous-led initiatives. Register for this public event.
EEPS Guest Lecture
April 2, 4 p.m., Clark-Fox Forum 
Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences hosts Naomi Oreskes, a professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University. Oreskes's lecture  is titled, The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market. Register for in-person or livestream.
Impact Investing Symposium
April 4, 12-4 p.m., Delmar DivINe
The 2025 Impact Investing Symposium will give attendees the opportunity to engage with, learn from, and network with like-minded individuals and leaders at the forefront of impact investing in the St. Louis area. Lunch will be provided. Register to receive additional information.
Film Screening + Assembly Series
April 3, 8 p.m.; April 7, 5 p.m.
WU Cinema will be screening Dark Waters, a film based on the work of Assembly Series speaker, Robert Bilott, who the New York Times referred to as "the lawyer who became DuPont's worst nightmare." The screening will be in Brown Hall; the lecture in Graham Chapel.
Mindfulness Speaker Series Event
April 30, 12 p.m., Zoom
A Buddhist teacher who weaves mindfulness and meditation with social justice, Kaira Jewel Lingo will be featured in the upcoming session of the Mindfulness & Anti-Racism Speaker Series. Lingo is an author and offers spiritual mentoring to groups. Register for this virtual event.
OneSTL Sustainability Lab
March 25, 3:45-5 p.m., T-REX or Zoom
Come learn about projects that students from WashU's Sustainability Exchange are assisting with in the community. Through the Sustainability Exchange, students work with clients in the community to tackle real-world challenges. Join in person or via Zoom.
SPARK Applications Open
The SPARK: Sustainability Leadership Training program invites students to learn and network. It will take place on and off campus, including an overnight retreat. Apply by April 25.
Impact Intern Summer Positions
The Impact Internship Program offers paid positions with local community organizations addressing environmental issues that directly impact lives. WashU students are encouraged to apply.
Volunteer with EnviroCorps
WashU's EnviroCorps team will have a table at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival to teach kids about native plants. There will also be games and crafts. If you are interested in volunteering, email Geena Richards.
earthday365 Sustainability Awards
Nominations for earthday365's 2025 Sustainability Awards are open until March 31. Awardees will be announced at the annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival. Nominate for one of five categories
RCO Gear Lending Library
River City Outdoors (RCO) recently launched a gear lending library for St. Louis City residents and St. Louis regional organizations that take groups on outdoor trips. Get some gear and get outside!
Seed St. Louis Classes
For anyone interested in learning more about gardening, fruit trees, urban agriculture, and more, Seed St. Louis offers classes and resources to support your green thumb. Learn more and sign up.
UPenn Ecoventures Competition
Open to both high school and college teams, this international climate startup competition will reward the winners with up to $10K in prizes. Apply to participate by April 4.
Farmlink Project Internship
The Farmlink Project is a student-founded nonprofit combating both food waste and food insecurity. They offer a 10-week summer internship to support their mission. Learn more and apply.
Do you have a sustainability story to tell from your office or department? Are you an alum working in sustainability and willing to share? Contact us to be featured as a guest author in the OOS newsletter.
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