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Natalie Ballard: 2023-01-30 17:19:56 Ronak and I discussed his composting initiative that he created with his community. They brought in experts to help set up the program, he held a seminar to explain it, and the community all participates. At...

Stephanie discusses some of the most important things she learned in Environ 361. As a PitE and Psychology major, she reflects on how this course allowed her to connect her majors and create a path for her future career.

Mackenzie, a junior in Program in the Environment and Organizational Studies reflects on the most salient and meaningful concepts learned throughout the semester of ENVIRON 360/PSYCH 361. She also reflects on the effects that the topics have had on her...

Liz, who works in the environmental science field, discusses what her and her family do in order to prepare for the climate emergency. We discuss ways that her family and neighborhood could improve their preparations for a climate emergency.

Ignacio Gomez, a 22-year-old engineer from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, talks about his experience during Hurricane Maria in 2017 and how this experience has helped him prepare for and think about climate emergencies in the future.

Welcome to the first episode of "Field to Flour" where we talk with Brett Stevenson, owner of Hillside Grain in Sun Valley, ID. Listen along as Brett shares her story of discovering and incorporating artisan grain varieties and milling into...

Karl reflects on topics he learned in the course, as well as some major take-aways he had from it.

I am sorry for the language. I interview my two best friends on local food. In this interview, we address cultural traditions and experiences that revolve around local food. Though we are not experts, we try to gain another perspective...

Linda and Kimberly discuss how Linda's heritage has led her to believe in the importance of local food.

In this interview, Sara and her mom, Christina, reflect on their experiences dealing with climate emergencies in the past, like Hurricane Sandy, and the ways in which the neighborhood was resilient. We discuss Christina's roles as an active member of...

We discussed what it would take to get to a carbon neutral society, concluding that it starts with deep, personal conversations with people. It can only succeed if people are doing tasks that they love, and are bound to a...

Here, Emily discusses salient concepts and key takeaways from the course Psychology of Environmental Stewardship, and how certain aspects can be applied to future communities as they work to fight climate change through behavior changes.

In this interview, my mom and I discuss what it means to be prepared for the climate emergency and if there has been any preparation for such an event within her neighborhood. We reflected on past emergency situations and discussed...

My dad has not prepared in any way for a climate emergency. In this interview, he explains why and explores what he feels his responsibility is to those who are not able to prepare for one.

We discussed effective models for behavior change and how those may be incorporated into future life.

Maeve discusses how her communities alternative food system has brought change and help adapt to the climate crisis

Kaia interviews Frankie on educating youths to eat sustainably in 2030

Laura and Sydney discuss how Laura prepares her house and family for climate emergencies in Michigan.

In this personal interview, I reflect on the concepts I learned in the course ENV 361 and apply them to my future career goals. I really enjoyed the class and there were many topics that I discussed, so please give...

In this interview, I chat with my father about his role as the headmaster of a boarding school. He explains the importance of people in this community adjusting their mindsets and activities in preparation of events related to the climate...

In this interview, I talk with my housemate Blake, who is a local organic farmer. We discuss his personal involvement in the local food movement, as well as potential barriers to obtaining local food, and the future of the movement.

Alicia (21) and Annelise (20) discuss the changes, benefits, and what to do next regarding the climate emergency

Dwight Elders talks with his daughter, Hailey Elders, about investment and carbon neutrality in the context of A2Zero and being part of a neighborhood near Lake Michigan. They discuss what it means to truly value Lake Michigan and how Dwight's...

We discussed the behavioral change necessary in order to create a regional fiber shed. A regional fiber shed is an area within which a community can source all materials necessary to create garments and knits.

Meg talked about how and when she was introduced to the importance of local food, and how she has maintained a relationship with it over the years. She also reminisced about fun memories from her childhood about her father having...