A class of over 25 students reclaimed a concrete heat island on Dawson鈥檚 urban campus by transforming it into a wetland as part of a unique-in-Canada Physical Education course. The brand-new Eco-Landscaping course was co-developed by Dawson鈥檚 Physical Education Department and the Sustainability Office.
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Dawson鈥檚 Living Campus concept has influenced other schools and organizations to become Living Schools, Work Places and even Churches/Places of Worship.
Rev. Neil Whitehouse of Westmount Park United Church wrote a letter to the editor in the to congratulate Dawson on being recognized as a leader in sustainability:
鈥淗uge congratulations to 星空传媒视频 on recognition of their tremendous work towards sustainable living (). My church is a Living Church as Dawson is a Living Campus, and we both have special ginkgo trees.鈥�
In an annual tradition that never fails to awe employees and students with the beauty of Nature, the Sustainability Office distributed 100 Monarch Butterfly chrysalises to employees throughout the College, including to the staff of the First-Year Students鈥� Office, pictured.
鈥淭aking care of the butterflies together helps us take care of each other and Nature,鈥� said Jenn de Vera, project lead. 鈥淭his is the most wonderful time of the year at Dawson! Our priority is to involve new people every year and spread the joy.鈥�
At the time of publishing D News, a little more than half the chrysalises had eclosed and all were expected to eclose by the weekend. Every day at 12 p.m. this week, butterflies will be released in the Peace Garden. All are welcome.
To see a little video of the release on Sept. 6, check out Dawson's Facebook post:
From a field of 56 finalists, many from large universities in 19 countries around the world, Dawson was named Sustainability Institution of the Year by the Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education at a virtual awards ceremony in early July.
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During the pandemic, gardening was deemed essential, however for safety reasons the Sustainability department had only a handful of volunteers. Priority was given to the vegetable gardens so they could donate their harvest to local food banks and the Dawson community. It is now time to give back to the Peace Garden. There is an…
On Thursday, June 9, you can buy produce from the Dawson Gardens at the first Harvest Market of the season!
The Harvest Market will be every other Thursday in the Theatre Garden (on the Atwater side of campus, straight out the cafeteria doors) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cash only.
On alternating weeks, the garden produce will be donated to Resilience Montreal, a local shelter.
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Since its establishment in 1962, Miriam Home and Services has been providing rehabilitative, social, community, work and residential resources and services to people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders so they can reach their full potential. Over the years, Dawson has partnered up with the organization to offer its clients a range of work…
Graduating students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program recently presented the results of their group research and design projects, addressing environmental and sustainability issues found on Dawson’s campus. 聽 As part of its inclusion in 星空传媒视频’s new Environment and Sustainability Certificate (ESC), the third-year design option course, Emerging Technologies, focuses on teaching students about…
More than 50 species of birds have been spotted on Dawson grounds and we would like to invite new and experienced birdwatchers to come and help identify migrating and resident species that have stopped to eat or rest on Dawson鈥檚 green city block. With your help, we can add more birds to our list!
Wednesday, May 11, 2022:聽 聽6:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022:聽 聽6:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
Binoculars can be supplied- please contact the Sustainability Office to reserve: 蝉耻蝉迟补颈苍补产颈濒颈迟测蔼诲补飞蝉辞苍肠辞濒濒别驳别.辩肠.肠补听
Meeting place: Dawson's Peace Garden (near northwestern corner of campus: Wood Avenue and Sherbrooke Street)
Photo: Common Yellowthroat by Doug Smyth (Physical Education)
The Sustainability Office, in collaboration with the Peace Centre and other departments, is excited to introduce the fast-approaching Earth Week 2022, which will take place Tuesday to Friday, April 19-22. We would like to give you an opportunity to take advantage of some of the many activities we have planned. You will note that we…
Last Modified: September 7, 2022
