Shop at a local farmer’s market:
Govans Farmers’ Market
June 2024 – September 2024
Featuring fresh produce and nutritious foods from local vendors and just steps away from Loyola’s and Notre Dame’s campuses, the Govans Farmers’ Market occurs Wednesdays from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. June through September at 5104 York Road. The market is part of Loyola’s York Road Initiative.
Waverly 32nd Street Farmers’ Market
Year-round, Saturdays from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
With a host of local vendors selling fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and more, the Waverly 32nd Street Farmers’ Market is open year-round, rain or shine, at 400 E 32nd Street.
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Donate clean, gently used clothes to:
Gator Thrift is a free thrift store open to all Notre Dame of Maryland University students, faculty, and staff made possible through partnerships with Sharp Dressed Man and Dress for Success. Located in Theresa Hall 116 and Theresa Hall 122, Gator Thrift emphasizes access and sustainability. The program has expanded this year to include Gator Thrift on the Go community pop-ups at the Govans Branch Library. Loyola Notre Dame Library now has a donation box for Gator Thrift located in the Gallery.
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Learn about an environmental issue at a film screening:
Baltimore Environmental Film Series at Loyola University Maryland
The Falconer (Kaempfer, 2020)
February 7, 6 PM
Knott Hall B03 (Northeast Corner of Charles Street and Coldspring Lane)
The Falconer is a story of second chances: for injured birds of prey, for an abandoned plot of land, for a group of teenagers who have dropped out of high school, and for Rodney Stotts. This documentary follows master falconer Rodney Stotts on his mission to build a bird sanctuary and provide access to nature for his community. The director weaves Rodney’s mission with the story of his past, both of which are deeply rooted in issues of social and environmental injustice, and consistently orient the viewer to his worldview: nature heals.
A Q&A with Rodney Stotts and an educational bird of prey liaison from Rodney’s Raptors will be held immediately after the film screening.
This event is presented in collaboration with African & African American Studies and the Karson Institute and sponsored by the Center for Humanities.
Free and open to the public.
Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut (Murphy & Wood, 2023)
March 20, 6 PM
Loyola Notre Dame Library Auditorium
This documentary film tells the story of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and economically important species, during this pivotal moment. The tree that forged a connection with humankind has been embraced in turn by humans who, invigorated by hope, are working tirelessly to revive this magnificent tree — so that it can once again help shape the future.
Following the film, Dr. David Gordon, Philosophy, will lead a Q&A with Karl Mech, president of the Maryland chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation.
Sponsored by the Center for Humanities. Free and open to the public.
The Letter – a message for our Earth (Brown, 2022)
April 11, 6 PM
Loyola Notre Dame Library Auditorium
The Letter tells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis. The exclusive dialogue with the Pope, included in the film, offers a revealing insight into the personal history of Pope Francis and stories never seen since he became the Bishop of Rome.
Following the film, Dr. Bernadette Roche, Biology, will lead a discussion with the audience about the film.
Sponsored by the Center for Humanities. Free and open to the public.
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Compost and recycle responsibly:
Check out the Loyola University Maryland’s Office of Sustainability website for helpful guides on best practices for composting and recycling on campus.
Learn from other sustainability guides built for college students, such as The Princeton Review’s 15 Tips for Green Living in College.
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Use a refillable water bottle at a Hydration Station on campus:
You can find hydration stations with cold filtered water at the Loyola Notre Dame Library and on both Loyola and Notre Dame’s campuses. The units are fitted with a counter to track how many single use plastic water bottles have been saved since installation so you can see your positive impact! This map shows where you can find hydration stations on Loyola’s campus.
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Learn about the Evergreen campus’s arboretum:
Did you know the Evergreen campus is an accredited arboretum by the Morton Register of Arboreta?
Loyola was awarded Level I Accreditation as an arboretum through the ArbNet program in December 2013. In 2019, the University achieved Level II accreditation, thanks to expansion and enhanced preservation.
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Volunteer for a local organization supporting sustainability efforts in the community:
Baltimore is home to many sustainability-focused local organizations with volunteer opportunities. You can find a list of organizations in Baltimore City and across Maryland at Maryland’s Department of the Environment. You can also find a list of just some of the many organizations, such as the Govans Urban Forest right in our backyard, striving to promote sustainability across the city here.
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Celebrate Earth Week!
Earth Week 2024 will be celebrated April 22 – 27! Check out the Loyola Office of Sustainability’s Earth Week 2024 website for a list of exciting Earth Week-related events!
Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Plant It! 2024 competition is on Tuesday, 4/23, from 8:30 am to 3 p.m. on Doyle Lawn. Help plant 2024 flowers and 88 trees on campus for Earth Day 2024! This is open to all members of the NDMU community. A sustainable lunch from 12-1pm will be provided for all volunteers. The team with the most points (each tree is worth 10 points, each flower is worth 1) will win Taharka ice cream!
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