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A male student lifts the side of a bluebird box while two other students look on

Work is Fun, and Fun is Work for CERA Student Employees

Jul 10, 2025
Four Grinnell students worked at CERA during summer 2025, getting hands-on experience ranging from identifying native prairie plants and collecting their seeds to driving on gravel roads.
solar farm

Grinnell College Plugs into 16th Ave Solar Array, Marking Historic Environmental Milestone

May 15, 2024
A large solar array north of the Grinnell College Golf Course is live, providing the College with four megawatts of power. When another new solar project comes online, together they will provide 50% of the electricity needs on campus.
A vibrant meadow on a rooftop, with the Chicago skyline in the distance.

Not Just Green: Wild

Apr 26, 2024
At Omni Ecosystems in Chicago, Michael Davenport ’92 is leading the movement to create green roofs that prioritize biodiversity.
students working on compost recycling

Environmental Action Meets Fun

Apr 21, 2023
The Student Environmental Committee is a student organization that’s all about working for a good cause while having a good time with friends.
A young man with curly brown hair stands outside the Joe Rosenfield Center and smiles slightly. He is wearing a red fleece under a green winter coat.

Managing Waste and Creating a Culture of Sustainability

Mar 28, 2023
Tristan Davis ’25, compost and recycling sustainability coordinator, champions a campus philosophy of environmental stewardship.
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