Make a difference with student-driven environmental projects

At the Environmental Center, students take the lead in addressing critical environmental and social issues through hands-on projects. From advancing sustainability initiatives to creating lasting change, our programs give students the opportunity to make a real impact—and you can be part of it.

Through collaboration and coordination, we align our efforts with FLC’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan, driving positive change on campus and in the wider community. The Environmental Center connects students with meaningful opportunities to grow, learn, and lead, while fostering a culture of environmental responsibility that extends across the region.

Our mission

To strengthen students’ commitment to creating a more environmentally and socially responsible world by providing meaningful opportunities to foster change on campus and in the community.

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A student lead painting a mural on the glass windows of the EC

Visit the EC

The Environmental Center is located in the Student Union, room 145. Come visit for events, or just to hang out in our study space.

Other EC locations on-campus:

  • Food Forest Orchard (northwest of Pine Hall)
    • Ozone Garden
  • Campus Garden (behind the Center for Southwest Studies)

The EC hosts a branch of Reed Library, containing donation-based sustainability books and resources.

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Attend EC events

The EC hosts Earth Week and the FLC Sustainability Summit annually, but also has events throughout the semester. Check out SkyHub for all EC events.

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Annual events

Earth Week

Each spring during the week around Earth Day (April 22), the Environmental Center hosts a suite of daily events that encourage community involvement in our sustainability projects. Stay tuned for more details closer to the date! 

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11th Annual Sustainability Summit

This year’s Summit theme explores inclusivity in the outdoors, perspectives on our relationships with nature and the spaces we occupy, and what positive actions we can take as individuals and communities.

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