In addition to the academic major and concentration in environmental studies, the concentration in coastal and ocean studies, the Williams-Mystic Program, and a broad range of courses, seminars, research and thesis opportunities offered at Williams, students can explore and deepen their interests in environmental and sustainability topics through the ZCE's co-curricular programs, summer grants program, campus events, and Winter Study courses.
A tradition since 1972, Log Lunches are held on Fridays during the academic year at noon at the Log on Spring Street. Each week, a vegetarian local food lunch prepared by Williams students is served, followed by a talk on an environmental topic. Speakers are drawn from both the student body and faculty of Williams, as well as from local, national, and international organizations and others.
Log Lunches are open to the entire Williams College and the community. The cost of each lunch is $4.
Subscriptions may be purchased by the semester. Reservations are required and can be made by signing up online through the link on the Williams events calendar.
NEW Reservation Link (Sept. 2024)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1E5_-BvrT6h21T5_Mtqi1DwfNVqTNXp0otzrvO-WAPdk/edit
Summaries of past Log Lunch events and presentations
Unwind in the Forest on Friday afternoons! Forest Fridays is a new initiative developed by Prof. Sarah Gardner (Environmental Studies and ZCE) that involves guided nature walks or free time to explore or relax in Hopkins Memorial Forest.
Vans depart from the steps behind Paresky (on Park St) at 4pm and returns 5:30pm.
Reserve your spot here.
Career Conversations are informal conversations with visiting speakers about internships and careers, typically in environmental and/or sustainability related fields.
The conversations typically follow Log Lunch presentations.
Interested students can reach out to Prof. Sarah Gardner at [email protected] for information on upcoming conversations and how to participate.
Hopkins Memorial Forest (HMF) hosts Fall Fest (October), Maple Fest (March), educator programs, and more.
Fall Fest is a great opportunity to come out and take part in traditional fall and forest related activities, including cider pressing, apple butter brewing, cross-cut sawing, shake splitting, games and exhibits.
We offer live music by Williams student musicians and locally sourced apples, coffee and refreshments.
This year's event took place on October 5 on the grounds around the Rosenburg Center.
During Maple Fest, students, staff, faculty, community members, and families are welcome to learn about the process of maple syrup making and taste maple treats at the forest.
We offer pancakes, coffee, maple treats, sugaring education, syrup sales, live music and more!
The exact date depends on the sugaring season. Check back for updates and/or sign up for our google group listserv to get notified of the date when it is set.
For all events: parking is always limited, so we encourage ride-sharing or cycling to the event.
For information about other HMF community programs and special events, click here.
The Hopkins Forest Educators' Program is a gem for learning by doing. Each spring and fall Hopkins Forest hosts curriculum based field trips for regional elementary schools. Each visit is guided by student educators from Williams College and is tailored toward the curricular needs of the visiting school. Visit the Educator's Corner to learn more this amazing program and opportunities to participate.