The Patrick '61 and Marcelle Leahy Center for the Environment
Developing environmentally conscious citizens as leaders, advocates, scientists, artists, humanitarians, thinkers & business people.
Our Mission
Through research, contemplation, and action, the Center for the Environment strives to...
Prepare students to think and act critically and creatively by combining their intellectual pursuits with immersive experiences to tackle the world’s most complex issues as environmental leaders - locally and globally.
Evolve the culture of sustainability on campus and in our community to have a social impact and leave a legacy for future generations.
Foster connection between students and career experts to create career exposure and structure learning experiences such that students leave with essential workforce skills, career preparedness, and purpose.
We Teach, Learn, and Steward
We envision the C4E as a hub. A place to engage. A place to grow. A place to find purpose and make an impact.
In Our Living Laboratories
Across six classrooms to impact the greater SMC and VT communities. Exploration of these areas happen in the traditional classrooms and our campus-wide living laboratory.
The Natural Area
Learn MoreThe Teaching, Pollinator, and Tree Nursery Gardens
Learn MoreThe Farm
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Connections with the greater community expand students’ access to an immersive learning experiences.
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February 15, 2024
Student Spotlight: Nicholas Wracker ’26
The Student Spotlight Series is a new feature to highlight Saint Michael’s students’ lives in all corners of campus. Students’ answers have been lightly edited for style and clarity. Nicholas […]
Learn moreDecember 1, 2023
Thinkers, strategists and activists gather for ecological change
Saint Michael’s community members helped envision the role that higher education can play in climate justice and examine other important questions during the inaugural event for the newly named Patrick […]
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Meet the Team
Kristyn Achilich
Director
Christine Gall
Assistant Director; Farm & Food Manager
Portia Butrym
Project & Outreach Coordinator
James Nagle, M.A., Ph.D.
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
Katy Farber, M.S., Ed.D.
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
Declan McCabe, M.S., Ph.D.
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
Trevien Stanger, M.S.
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
David Heroux, Ph.D.
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
Brian Collier, M.F.A
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
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