Goodnight Farm & Garlic Planting
2024-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Farm
The SMC Farm hosts an annual event to celebrate the end of the growing season by planting garlic and completing other end-of-season farm tasks. Join us at the Farm to help out and celebrate!

OVE Farm Fridays
2024-10-25 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-01 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-08 14:00 - 17:00 | The Farm
Outdoor Volunteer Efforts, one of MOVE’s CORE programs, and the Institute for the Environment co-sponsor a free volunteer event for anyone in the SMC community to spend time getting their hands dirty at the Farm!

How to Apply for Federal Jobs: Using the USAJobs Portal
2025-01-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Saint Edmund’s Hall
How to Apply for Federal Jobs: Using the USAJobs Portal
Wednesday, January 22
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Are you a student looking to jumpstart your career or for a stable job within an ever-changing employment landscape? Attend the 1-hour workshop led by representatives from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Julie Butler and David Minkoff, to learn tips and tricks for finding federal jobs. With so many departments, offices, and agencies, a career with the federal government could be the perfect fit for YOU! Join us in STE 104 on January 22, 2025 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

NOFA-VT Winter Conference: Student Field Trip
2025-02-15 09:00 - 17:00
NOFA-VT Winter Conference: Student Field Trip
Saturday, February 15, at 9 a.m.
University of Vermont
The Leahy Institute for the Environment has paid the way of dozens of students to attend the annual NOFA-VT Winter Conference hosted at UVM. This year, we are not just sending our Farm & Food student leaders, but our entire student intern cohort!
Interested in attending? Visit NOFA-VT’s website to register today using their sliding scale model. Students who have paid for their individual registration but would like transportation to and from UVM may contact Portia Butrym via email, pbutrym@smcvt.edu.

2025-2026 Leahy Scholarship Program Applications Open
2025-02-18 - 2025-02-20
2025-2026 Leahy Scholarship Program Applications Open
Tuesday, February 18th
smcvt.edu/academics/institute-for-the-environment/student-opportunities/
This scholarship program is part of a $6.5 million federal appropriation that seeks to establish Saint Michael’s as a lighthouse for the institutional models needed to span the educational and workforce development continuum for coordinated, systemic action.
Applications for the AY 2025–2026 are open starting Tuesday, February 18th at 9am and will be due by Tuesday, April 1st by 5pm. Read more about the program by visiting smcvt.edu/academics/institute-for-the-environment/student-opportunities/.

Flood Simulations with ES-310, SUNY: Plattsburgh, and LCBP
2025-02-20 12:00 - 18:00 | Lake Champlain Basin Program, South Hero, VT, United States
Flood Simulations with ES-310, SUNY: Plattsburgh, and LCBP
Thursday, February 20, at noon
Lake Champlain Basin Program (South Hero, Vt.)
Professor Alexandra Harden, a Leahy Teaching Fellow, is bringing her students in her ES-310: Environmental Hazards class up to Lake Champlain Basin Program’s (LCBP) main office in South Hero, VT to learn alongside students in SUNY: Plattsburgh’s: Center for Earth & Environmental Science. They will work with flooding simulations to understand mitigation, preparedness, and prevention of flooding of Lake Champlain.
Flood Resilience in a Transboundary Watershed simulation explores the dynamics of flood mitigation planning and adaptation in a transboundary waterway. The simulation includes scientific, governance and private sector roles. Students in ES-310 will come back to campus having career exposure and place-based education that is meaningful to them and their peers. This field trip is not open for additional attendees.

Capturing Wildlife on Trail Cameras
2025-03-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Roy Room, Dion Family Student Center
Capturing Wildlife on Trail Cameras
Saturday, March 1 at 11 a.m.
Roy Room, Dion Family Student Center
“Capturing Wildlife on Trail Cameras” will explain how best to deploy trail cameras and share wildlife photographs taken right on the Saint Michael’s College campus. The event is in the Roy Room at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 1. This is an all-ages family-friendly event open to the campus community and the public.

First Friday Brews with the SMC Farm
2025-03-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Alliot Patio
First Friday Brews with the SMC Farm
Friday, March 7, from noon to 2 p.m.
Alliot Student Center
Join members of the SMC Farm Crew outside Alliot from 12pm to 2pm to learn more about the SMC Farm & Food Program! We will have homemade elderberry and/or currant syrup and seltzers for those who stop by and chat–made with our SMC Farm produce!

CSA Registration Opens for Returning Members
2025-03-10
CSA Registration Opens for Returning Members
Monday, March 10th
Get ready to register for our 2025 Free Choice CSA! As former CSA members you will be granted special early access to our sign-up forms on Monday, March 10th–two weeks earlier than other members of the SMC community.
As in years past, we plan on launching our CSA in early-to-mid April and running it through the end of October/early November. Once the season gets started, account funds can be can be spent at the Self-Serve Farm Stand located in the Institute for the Environment or used to order produce online for pick-up (we’re excited to offer expanded pick-up windows this year—more details to come during registration). See below for a full breakdown of share options:
Employees & Alumni Shares

Extra Large Share: $400.00 (we’ll add $25.00 to your starting balance!)
Large Share: $300.00 (we’ll add $25.00 to your starting balance!)
Medium Share: $200.00
Small Share: $150.00

Student Shares

Large: $100.00
Small: $50.00

If you have any questions about this year’s planned offerings feel free to reach out directly. If not, simply keep an eye on your inbox for an email on Monday, March 10th with further details and registration instructions. Last year was our most successful CSA season on record and we hope you’ll join us again this season!

Pruning Workshop
2025-03-10 15:45 - 17:00 | The Farm at Saint Michael’s College, One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439, United States
Pruning Workshop
Monday, March 10th, 3:45pm – 5:00pm
SMC Farm
Student employees from the Leahy Institute for the Environment will be hosting a pruning workshop for anyone in the SMC community who is interested! SMC student or employee–anyone is welcome! Our student leaders will teach you how to identify fruiting trees and other plants that need pruning, what tools to use (we will provide these during the workshop), and how to foster healthy growth through the process of pruning. Join us at the SMC Farm on Monday, March 10th at 3:45pm!

CSA Registration Opens for New Members
2025-03-24
CSA Registration Opens for New Members
Monday, March 24th
Get ready to register for our 2025 CSA program! New member registration opens Monday, March 24th.
As in years past, we plan on launching our CSA in early-to-mid April and running it through the end of October/early November. Once the season gets started, account funds can be can be spent at the Self-Serve Farm Stand located in the Institute for the Environment (STE 119) or used to order produce online for pick-up (we’re excited to offer expanded pick-up windows this year—more details to come during registration). See below for a full breakdown of share options:
Student Shares

Large: $100.00
Small: $50.00

All students who purchase any share size will be entered into a raffle to win an extra $25.00 to their starting balance!
Employees & Alumni Shares

Extra Large Share: $400.00 (we’ll add $25.00 to your starting balance!)
Large Share: $300.00 (we’ll add $25.00 to your starting balance!)
Medium Share: $200.00
Small Share: $150.00

In addition to our regularly-priced CSA shares, through a partnership with HR we have a limited amount of financial support available to provide Medium ($200) shares free of charge to SMC employees who may not otherwise be able to choose to access our CSA. To apply, please use the Employee Registration Form and simply indicate your interest when prompted. If applications exceed support, individuals will be entered into a random drawing and notified of their selection in early April.
If you have any questions about this year’s planned offerings feel free to reach out directly. Last year was our most successful CSA season on record and we hope you’ll join us again this season!

Leahy Scholarship Program Applications Close Today!
2025-04-01 09:00 - 17:00
Leahy Scholarship Program Applications Close Today!
This scholarship program is part of a $6.5 million federal appropriation that seeks to establish Saint Michael’s as a lighthouse for the institutional models needed to span the educational and workforce development continuum for coordinated, systemic action.
Applications for the AY 2025 – 2026 opened Tuesday, February 18th and are due today Tuesday, April 1st by 5pm! Read more about the scholarship program by visiting https://www.smcvt.edu/academics/institute-for-the-environment/student-opportunities/.

Leahy Scholarship Program Application due date EXTENDED to April 7th!
2025-04-02 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-03 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-06 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Institute for the Environment, Saint Edmund’s Hall
Leahy Scholarship Program Application due date EXTENDED to April 7th!
This scholarship program is part of a $6.5 million federal appropriation that seeks to establish Saint Michael’s as a lighthouse for the institutional models needed to span the educational and workforce development continuum for coordinated, systemic action.
Applications for the AY 2025 – 2026 opened Tuesday, February 18th and have a new extended due date of Monday, April 7th by 5pm! Read more about the scholarship program by visiting https://www.smcvt.edu/academics/institute-for-the-environment/student-opportunities/.

Water for All: A Path to Global Health and Equity
2025-04-09 12:00 - 17:00 | McCarthy Arts Center
Water for All: A Path to Global Health and Equity
Wednesday April 9
Panel – 12 p.m. in McCarthy Arts Center
Walk-A-Thon – 1 p.m. in the McCarthy Arts Center parking lot

Walk-a-thon Registration & Donation Form

This campus—and community-sponsored collaboration aims to reflect the mission and impact of SMC students on real-world issues, particularly a lack of access to clean water. ​​The initiative seeks to leverage education, outreach, and community development with our community partner, St. Francis Xavier Parish & School. Groups from across the college are coming together to support the St. Francis Xavier students in raising money for 4 communities in southeastern Mexico to support Healing Waters International with the upcoming project of designing and installing clean water infrastructure in these communities. ​​
The project originated with Father Yvon Royer- SMC Alum, 3 years ago when his former Parishes were involved in helping a Community in San José Monteverde, México, have clean drinking water for the first time. They worked with Healing Waters, a Christian company that works mostly in South America focusing on working with communities to assess what their needs are for water, the possible source, and what needs to be done to bring the Community drinkable water.
Throughout this academic year, Father Yvon has been leading both educational and fundraising initiatives at Saint Francis Xavier School (SFX) in Winooski. Students have heard from speakers, conducted fundraising events at their local parishes, and will participate in a fundraising Walk-A-Thon. To support this initiative, Saint Michael’s College will host a series of educational events on April 9th and the SFX students will have access to everything we have to offer, from our pre-service educators to our MakerSpace to our ability to bring in high-impact speakers, which will build awareness, increase education, and fundraise for clean water projects in the coastal region of Chiapas México, a stand-alone project in the community “23 de Enero” and project Rosalbali which support the communities of Rosarito, Alianza, and Albores.
​On Wednesday, April 9th, all SFX students and staff will be visiting SMC to take part in the series of events. A highlight of this day is a 1-hour panel with Walter Nonemaker, Director at Healing Waters International, Oliver Niyonshuti, SMC international student with personal experience related to lack of clean water in Rwanda, and Judy Dow, local Indigenous Scholar and Educator and Executive Director of Gedakina. The panel will take place at 12:00 pm at the McCarthy Art Center.
After the panel, we will join a call for action about access to clean water as a human right as well as fundraising. The Walk-A-Thon will start at 1 pm, and walkers will gather at the McCarthy Arts parking lot. More information will be available next week. We are counting on our SMC community to make this initiative a success!
Please join us, bring your classes to the panel, encourage students to participate in the Walk-A-Thon, and donate!

OVE Farm Friday: Spring '25 #1
2025-04-11 14:00 - 17:00 | The Farm at Saint Michael’s College, One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439, United States
OVE Farm Friday: Spring ’25 #1
Friday, April 11th from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Farm at Saint Michael’s College
Are you looking for an excuse to get outside, a distraction from stress, or a chance to meet some of your community members? Then come on down to the SMC Farm (located across Route 15 behind the Public Safety building) from 2pm – 5pm on Friday, April 11th! The SMC Farm Crew will be leading the volunteers in a variety of farm tasks, from weeding to bed preparation.
Sign up is not required, but highly encouraged for planning purposes! linktr.ee/farm.smcvt

Water For All Movie Screening
2025-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Institute for the Environment, Saint Edmund’s Hall
Water For All Movie Screening
Friday, April 11, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Institute for the Environment, Saint Edmund’s Hall
Water for Life follows Indigenous activists in Latin America as they face death threats and murder to save their precious water resources from mining and hydroelectric projects. Water For Life illuminates a growing recognition of Indigenous rights and a rising demand for corporate responsibility and environmental justice that’s being seen around the world. It is a story that begins and ends with water.

Leahy Summer Extended & Immersive Learning Applications Close Today!
2025-04-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Institute for the Environment, Saint Edmund’s Hall
Leahy Summer Extended & Immersive Learning Applications Close Today!
Apply for paid positions, service/study trips, and online academic enrichment opportunities to expand learning and develop skills and knowledge in the environmental field!
Applications for the AY 2025 – 2026 opened Friday, March 28th and are due today Saturday, March 12th by 5pm! Read more about our new programs and apply by visiting: https://www.smcvt.edu/academics/institute-for-the-environment/student-opportunities/

Harvest, Wash, Pack Wednesday: Spring '25 #1
2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | The Farm at Saint Michael’s College, One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439, United States
Harvest, Wash, Pack Wednesday: Spring ’25 #1
Wednesday, April 16th from 10am to 12pm
The Farm at Saint Michael’s College
Join the SMC Farm Crew at the Farm on Wednesday, April 16th from 10am to 12pm to help harvest, wash, and pack our produce! Never done an activity like this before? Even better! Our Farm Crew will lead you in navigating the field plots and hoop houses, using harvest knives, and preparing our produce to be sold back to the SMC community. Anyone part of the SMC community is welcome!

Harvest, Wash, Pack Wednesday: Spring '25 #2
2025-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | The Farm at Saint Michael’s College, One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439, United States
Harvest, Wash, Pack Wednesday: Spring ’25 #2
Wedneday, April 23rd
The Farm at Saint Michael’s College
Join the SMC Farm Crew on Wednesday, April 23rd from 10am to 12pm to help harvest, wash, and pack produce on the Farm! Never done anything like this before? Even better! Our Farm Crew will lead you in navigating the field plots and hoop houses, using harvest knives, and preparing produce to be sold back to the SMC community. Anyone part of the SMC community is welcome!

The CoProduction of Knowledge between Native Communities and Scientists
2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Cheray Science Hall, VT
The CoProduction of Knowledge between Native Communities and Scientists
Wednesday, April 23, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Cheray 111, Cheray Science Hall
Alex Whiting developed the Native Village of Kotzebue Environmental Program in 1997 and has directed the Program since then. Over 120 tribal citizens have participated in some aspect of tribally led, or co-produced research efforts, through the Environmental Program. In his talk he will discuss the many successful co-produced research efforts the program has led, or participated in.

OVE Farm Friday: Earth Week and Sophomore Salad Day
2025-04-25 14:00 - 17:00 | The Farm at Saint Michael’s College, One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439, United States
OVE Farm Friday: Earth Week and Sophomore Salad Day
Friday, April 25 from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Farm at Saint Michael’s College
Are you looking for an excuse to get outside, a distraction from stress, or a chance to meet some of your community members? Then come on down to the SMC Farm (located across Route 15 behind the Public Safety building) from 2pm – 5pm on Friday, April 11th! The SMC Farm Crew will be leading the volunteers in a variety of farm tasks, from weeding to bed preparation.
Today is a special celebration targeted toward alumni, those who choose to celebrate Earth Week with us, and Sophomores; however, any member of the SMC community is welcome! We will be hosting work parties from 2-4pm, and having a FREE farm-fresh salad from 4-5pm.
Sign up is not required, but highly encouraged for planning purposes! linktr.ee/farm.smcvt

Arctic Ascent Film Screening
2025-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Cheray 101, Cheray Science Hall
Arctic Ascent Film Screening
Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m.
Cheray 101, Cheray Science Hall
Join us for a viewing of Arctic Ascent featuring rock climber, Alex Hannold and watch as he ventures into Greenland’s remote wilderness to scale unclimbed peaks while exploring the impact of climate change on the rapidly melting Arctic landscape with a team of climate researchers. Q & A to follow with Northeast regional educators and researchers.

Opening Celebration for Natural Area Interpretive Signage Trail
2025-04-28 15:30 - 17:30 | Teaching Pavilion, the Natural Area
Opening Celebration for Natural Area Interpretive Signage Trail
Monday, April 28, at 3:30 p.m.
Natural Area Teaching Pavilion (158 Knight Hill Road, Colchester, Vt.)
Join the Patrick ’61 and Marcelle Leahy Institute for the Environment for the grand opening of the Interpretive Signage Trail in the College’s Natural Area!
The event will be held Wednesday, April 28, at 3:30 p.m. at the Natural Area Teaching Pavilion (158 Knight Hill Road, Colchester – just down the hill from Merrill Cemetery across the street from campus). There will be light refreshments, brief remarks, and the opportunity to go on a guided tour of part of the trail.
The Interpretive Trail, titled “Your Watershed, Your Lake,” covers 2 miles of trails in the Natural Area and campus. Ten new signs have been installed to explain how the College has improved storm water management to reduce our impact on pollution in Lake Champlain as well as how we can reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species. The project was funded by the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission.
