In an effort to help RAs connect students to sustainability and the community, the Center for Sustainable Communities has composed a list of possible programs. Apply for funds to support your sustainability programming.
Year-Round Program Options
- Thrift store shopping — Depot, Goodwill
- Contra-dancing — Highlandville or down at the Fairgrounds
- Sustainability scavenger hunt
- Recycling center tour
- Winneshiek County landfill tour
- Help with Caf to Community
Program Ideas by Month
September
- Seed Savers
- Wind turbine tour
- Farmers market (Wednesdays 3-6pm, Saturdays 8-11am)
- Luther gardens tour
- WW Homestead tour (farm that supplies food to Luther)
October
- Clothing swap/donation
- Fall fling
- Apple picking at Seed Savers
- Cider pressing at a local farm
November
- Oneota Co-op tour
- Natural air freshener making (with seasonal scents)
- No shave/save water contest
December
- Re-gifting exchange
- Cooking classes
- Holiday on a budget
January
- Movie night (Food Inc, Fresh, King Corn, Who Killed the Electric Car, Supersize Me, The Lorax, etc.)
- Homemade sugar scrubs
- Energy saving competition
February
- Snowshoeing
- CAF to Community service project
March
- Oneota Film Festival
- Sustainability house tour
- Solar panels tour
- Seed Savers service project
April
- Earth Day celebration
- Thrift shopping
- Flower planting
- Spring fling
- Canoeing/kayaking
Other Tips
- Recommend carpooling or the shuttle for students going to the Co-op or Walmart.