Project Pages

Each of the Action Projects under discussion have their own page.  Please review one or more that might interest you and add your comments.

1. Voluntary Carbon Tax – This subcommittee recommends:

• Work with Earth Deeds
• Participants in class calculate our own carbon footprint
• Make voluntary contributions
• Choose a local project or projects to support
• Invite others to join us

2. Food and Faith Potluck – This group is discussing:

• Organize a shared meal
• Facilitate a conversation on food and faith
• Celebrate

3. Stewardship Pledge and Booth at the Amherst Sustainability Festival

• Arrange a booth at the Amherst Sustainability Festival on April 25
• Ask spiritual questions related to sustainability
• Make trifold posters with questions
• Create a children’s art project

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The following overarching goals were identified during our February 18 class:

• Bring students and community members together
• Spread awareness
• Address local issues
• Engage the broader UMass community (outside of class)
• Connect science, ecology, sustainability with spiritual life
• Create a learning environment
• Inspire people
• Act with integrity
• Have fun and build relationships