Welcome to the Zilkha Center for the Environment
Zilkha Center for the Environment (ZCE) oversees campus sustainability efforts, manages Hopkins Memorial Forest in partnership with a committee of researchers and other stakeholders, offers time-honored co-curricular initiatives such as the student summer grant program, Log Lunch, and Maple Fest, and is the administrative home of the Environmental Justice Clinic.
Protecting the environment and building sustainable societies and economies takes all of us. The ZCE works to achieve Williams College's strategic sustainability goals. We emphasize engaging students in this work and—through our co-curricular programs and management of the Hopkins Memorial Forest—extend the opportunities for experiential learning, applied research and community engagement beyond our campus borders.
Upcoming Events
Students in Professor Sarah Gardner’s Winter Study course “Farming in New England: A Deep Dive Into the Regional Food System” visited eleven farms over four weeks, taking a deeper look into the complexities of the regional food system from multiple perspectives–all while getting their hands dirty! 🐄🐷🌾
International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day is meant to raise awareness of rising CO2 emissions and what we can do to lower them. If you want to learn more about emissions and what Williams College is doing, check out the data dashboard!
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This last year, 2024, was the hottest year on record. But what does that mean? It affects the environment, air quality, food production, animals, and us. If you want to know what you can do to help check out our website where there are many opportunities for students to get involved locally!
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The ZCE building has many cool features, but did you know it has specific ones for the winter? The triple-paned windows, heat pumps, thick insulated walls, and passive solar shading ensure that the building stays warm in the winter and is energy efficient. If you’re interested in learning more about the other features the ZCE building has, be sure to check out our website!
#ecofriendly #sustainability #livingbuildingchallenge
Have you noticed new sustainability posters around campus? It’s thanks to Bekah Lindsay and Hattie Shapard. Bekah designed the posters when she was the First Years Engagement Intern at the ZCE over the summer. Hattie is the ZCE’s Residential Life Intern and has been putting them up!
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Happy New Years! As you embark on this new year try to take some of these eco friendly resolutions with you.
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