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Each semester, students participate in Casey Time, an opportunity for Washington College to give back to the campus in honor of patrons Eugene B. and Betty Brown Casey ’47. The Student Government Association, Buildings and Grounds, and the Student Environmental Alliance teamed up to establish a pathway from the Western Shore residence halls to the campus garden. -
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. -
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.
Dirty Work
Composting is an essential part of Washington College’s culture of sustainability. Learn more about the process involved in each stage outlined below.
Colchester Farms near Galena is one of the many local farms that provides fresh produce for the dining hall.
