New Environmental Awards and Opportunities

Check out these new environmental awards and opportunities on Goucher's Environmental Grants, Scholarships, and Fellowships page.

Goucher’s Grounds Are Getting Greener

In keeping with Goucher’s overall commitment to help protect the environment here on campus, as well as on a larger scale, the college’s grounds maintenance department diligently researches new landscape practices and works to modify older procedures to be more biologically sustainable. The department’s new strategic landscaping plan has the campus looking greener, literally, by employing environmentally “greener” practices, such as by using tested organic products, planting more indigenous species, and reducing litter..

New Events on April 4, 2009

Goucher College's Baltimore City Forum has annouced several new events to be held on April 4, 2009.  Click here for more information.

New Events in April

Goucher College presents three new events in April.  Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay, Farmers’ Market and The Irwin C. Schroedl Jr. Lecture in Decorative Arts and Material Culture Presents Dr. Bernard L. Herman.

Goucher College Undertakes Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

Goucher College recently contracted with Environmental Health and Engineering (EH&E), Inc., a Massachusetts-based environmental and engineering consulting firm, to complete a greenhouse gas emissions inventory, as required by the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. Goucher College President Sanford Ungar signed the commitment in the summer of 2007.

Weekend Workshop with Sigi Koko: Building with Cob

Building Workshop with Sigi Koko: Buiding with Cob.  Cob is a mixture of clay, sand, and straw, and is used to build in applications where high thermal mass is appropriate.

Heathcote Community Offers 12 One-Day Permaculture Design Courses
Permaculture is the conscious design of sustainable human habitats by following nature’s patterns. It offers practical ways to meet basic human needs for water, food, waste recycling, energy, shelter, and social connection without harming the environment.  Learn the basics of Permaculture design.  Earn your Permaculture design apprentice certification!
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Heathcote Community Co-sponsored by the Red Clover Collective Permaculture Skills for Sustainable City Living
Permaculture is the conscious design of sustainable human habitats by following nature’s patterns. It offers practical ways to meet basic human needs for water, food, waste recycling, energy, shelter, and social connection without harming the environment. Learn about practical ways you can apply Permaculture in your own home!
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Check Out the Cool Green Science Blog

Cool Green Science is the conservation blog of The Nature Conservancy. It features scientists and experts talking about current conservation issues, links to conservation news around the world, and much more. 

Environmental Sustainability Discussion Group Announces New Book

Curious about environmental sustainability but don't have time for another class? Want to have fun and interesting discussions with Goucher students, faculty, and staff? Enjoy good books?

2009 Environmental Film Festival In The Nation's Capital

The 2009 Festival takes place March 11-22 with 136 films at 52 venues in collaboration with 101 organizations.

Goucher College Purchases Renewable Energy from Constellation NewEnergy to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Goucher College announced it will purchase renewable energy from Constellation NewEnergy to match a portion of its electricity usage at its Baltimore-based campus and support the college's mission of environmental sustainability.
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Goucher Partners With Zipcar
Goucher College has launched a new partnership with Zipcar, a cost-efficient, environmentally friendly car-sharing program.
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