Sustainability

Otterbein’s Sustainability Studies program strives to challenge students to look beyond the surface of the issues and explore the complexity of what may seem to be simple solutions.

Find ways to participate in volunteer opportunities, activities, and events at the Gardens at SIUE.

Events and volunteer opportunities at a nature preserve in Edwardsville.

Education, recreation, and volunteer opportunities in Alton, IL and Alton, MO.

Education, special events, and volunteer opportunities in Collinsville.

"Promotes sustainability through environmental education and improving the built environment."

Attend monthly educational meetings about the environment and local outings.

SIUE's student chapter of Focus the Nation, "the country’s leading clean energy youth empowerment organization."

Volunteer opportunities, Action! Days, Student Leadership Development Program--there are many ways to get involved at the Kimmel Leadership Center.

Natural Connections provides students the opportunity to work in community gardens and to learn about healthy food choices.

SAG, a group of faculty, staff, and students, "provides leadership for SIUE sustainability initiatives that lead to social justice, economic prosperity and ecologic integrity."

The purpose of SOS is "to educate the campus and community about environmental issues and instruct them on ways to help and become more sustainable. SOS also tries to make the campus itself more sustainable."

"Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity."

"The Earth's Best Defense" with tips on smarter living, policy solutions, recommendations for taking action, and more.

"Focuses on the 21st-century challenges of climate change, resource degradation, population growth, and poverty by developing and disseminating solid data and innovative strategies for achieving a sustainable society."