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At MU on Friday: freak-folk, field equipment, and “The Art of Science”
When a friend challenges you to write a freak-folk song about the taiga biome, take them up on it. Lizzie Wright did. She has a habit of educating through song. And have you heard of Cicada Summer? It’s an entire album about cicadas. Yes, the insects. Wright did a track for that, too (her favorite … Continue reading
Sustainability Week: new angle, useful giveaways, and lots of wholesome food
Next week, Mizzou Sustainability Week is addressing topics such as cultural sustainability, science and technology and personal sustainability. These interdisciplinary events reach into a wide range of environmental and community issues. Don’t miss the FREE bike giveaway on Monday, an EcoFeminism Discussion led by Kat Seal, a Recycle Mountain on Wednesday, as well as a … Continue reading
First Great Outdoors trip of the season
It’s spring! Rain is falling. Robins are warbling. Woodcocks are sniffing around in the mud. No better place to be at a season-switch than beautiful Mid-Missouri, and no better time to go out than THIS WEEKEND! Sustain Mizzou treasurer Andrew has a hike planned to Rock Bridge State Park (details below), so lace up your … Continue reading
Who benefits from Sustain Mizzou’s Local Food Drive?
Now, with new standards allowing fresh produce, Tiger Pantry can accept the Local Food Drive’s donations. Think the MU campus doesn’t have a food insecurity problem? Think again. Continue reading
7 environmental films you should see at True/False
Sure, you could pore over the 2013 True/False film festival‘s 42 documentaries, but who has time for that? Footprint did the work for you, highlighting seven films that will get you thinking about sustainability, the environment, and a holistic land ethic. And while we gave them snappy headings, really, these films are for everyone. PS – … Continue reading
Ode to the Fall Farmers Market
By Laura Ebone Let’s go on an adventure together, I want you to see what I see. The crisp crunchy leaves crumble beneath your feet. The tips of your fingertips begin to tingle at the chill in the air. There is a definite sense of activity but no one is in a rush. You are … Continue reading
Inciting local businesses to change: Carrot Mob at Shakespeare’s
In a boycott, everyone loses. In a Carrot Mob, everyone WINS! That’s the basic premise of today’s Carrot Mob at Shakespeare’s, part of Sustain Mizzou’s Sustainability Week. Sustain Mizzou is challenging YOU to join the Carrot Mob campaign TODAY. It’s a party, not a protest! On April 26th join us at the yummiest event of … Continue reading
Edible Columbia Tour on May 6
The Center for Sustainable Living will take a caravan tour of the urban gardens of Columbia to learn about edible landscapes, urban farming, herb gardening, rain gardens, raised beds and much more! The tour will run from 2 to 5 p.m. The final stop of the tour is Comedor Popular, the new eatery opened by … Continue reading
Dumpster Diving, Oral History and Food Insecurity
During Sustainability Week, join Sustain Mizzou on Thursday, April 26 at 6 p.m. in Strickland 204 to hear a keynote talk by Rachel Vaughn, an expert on food insecurity and oral history. Rachel Vaughn holds a PhD in American Studies, and graduate certificate in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies from the University of Kansas. She … Continue reading
Is your life too plastic? “Bag It” film screening next week.
Missouri River Relief, Sustain Mizzou and the Missouri River Communities Network will host a free screening of the award winning film “Bag It” on Monday, April 23rd at 7 p.m. in Strickland 204 on the MU Campus. Try going a day without plastic. Plastic is everywhere and infiltrates our lives in unimaginable and frightening ways. … Continue reading
