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The Student Environmental Alliance and Habitat for Humanity continued to construct a garden shed, planted the first fruit trees and berry bushes, and started sheet mulching to control weeds. The garden promotes campus sustainability and presents an opportunity for collaboration between Washington College and the Chestertown community. -
The Student Environmental Alliance started seeds for the campus garden in recycled containers. -
At the dedication of the campus garden, the Student Environmental Alliance expressed a vision to expand the garden’s food production to build community and demonstrate low-impact sustainable living. Dr. Bill Schindler suggested a joint venture between SEA, the Anthropology Club, the Anthropology Department, and the Center for Environment & Society to establish an earth oven for baking traditional sourdough bread.
Composting Gets Started
In the effort to use local resources and energy more effectively, students have begun to participate in a composting initiative—one of the sustainable programs that Washington College is developing.
Washington College’s composting program is contingent upon student participation. To ensure proper participation and to educate the campus community about composting in general, signs and fliers have been posted throughout the Dining Hall.
