Center for the Environment
Research. Contemplation. Action.
Developing environmentally conscious citizens as leaders, advocates, scientists, artists, humanitarians, thinkers & business people.
Core Programs
Outdoor Classrooms
With over 400 acres of land to learn from, the Center for the Environment has plenty of space to explore stewardship, research and outreach in outdoor classrooms.
Sustainable Campus
The Center for the Environment aims to create a campus where the community can live and work sustainably by using our natural space to educate students, faculty and staff.
Student Opportunities
From student-run projects and internships to discussion groups and clubs on campus, the Center for the Environment works to create a space for student engagement.
Stay Current with the Center
Power Vine: SMC's Energy Newsletter
The second edition of Power Vine: SMC’s Energy Newsletter was released for Autumn 2020.
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Photo Gallery
Saint Michael's students visited the Farm to volunteer at the start of the fall semester.
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Center for the Environment launches
Saint Michael's formally launched the new Center for the Environment with a ceremony on Nov. 8.
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The Center for the Environment strives to...
Prepare students to think and act critically, creatively 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 as a legacy for future generations.
Foster connections between our students and learning opportunities in our community, state, and around the globe.