Sustainability
Events
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Environment Seminar: Rapid increase in urban sprawl in Montreal: What is our vision for the future and how could a greenbelt get us there
Current trends in land uptake for urban development across the planet contradict the principles of sustainability. Urban planning has not been able to stop urban sprawl. Urban sprawl causes loss of fertile farmland, soil sealing, and loss of ecological soil functions. It results in higher car dependency, higher greenhouse gas emissions, higher infrastructure cost for … Continue reading Environment Seminar: Rapid increase in urban sprawl in Montreal: What is our vision for the future and how could a greenbelt get us there
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Sustainable Happiness Journal Group
The Sustainable Happiness Journal Group is a fantastic opportunity to informally explore the profound and life-changing concept of Sustainable Happiness with other Dawson students. Sustainable Happiness is: "Happiness that contributes to individual, community and global well-being without exploiting other people, the environment or future generations." (Dr. Catherine O'Brien) Believe it or not, there are no assignments, no homework … Continue reading Sustainable Happiness Journal Group
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EARTH WEEK – Activities
Dawson College 3040 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount, Quebec, CanadaWe will be hosting garden dig-in workshops for staff, students and classes as well as Living Campus Tours and a Wellness activity between April 16-25. To sign up please use this Link
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EARTH WEEK – Happy Hobbies, Insect Pinning (AKA Bugs with Brian)
2C.4 Conrod'sCome and learn a relaxing art technique! In this workshop, you will be able to select your own insect, learn the steps to mounting and preserving the insect, and prepare your insect to take home with you.