Events
Shore Beach Clean Up Volunteers Needed!
Starting on October 1st, we will be co-hosting a monthly beach clean up with The 300 Committee at Shore Beach in Woods Hole. We will meet on the first Thursday of every month for 30 minutes to enjoy the ocean air, friendship, and make our local beach a lot more cleaner.
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WHOI Scientists Featured on a Box Truck Promoting Solar Installations
“WHOI scientists featured on the side of a truck that will be cruising New England for solar installations.”
Read MoreProgram Incentivizes Businesses to Accommodate Electric Vehicles
Read this article to learn more about WHOI’s efforts to expand the electric vehicle community starting with its own stations. Program+Incentivizes+Businesses+To+Accommodate+Electric+Vehicles +_+Cape+&+Plymouth+Business
Read MoreWinter 2020 Green It Forward Winner
Susan Mills won the Winter 2020 “Green It Forward” award. Mills is the primary operator of WHOI’s “Bike Loaner Program,” volunteering her time to ensure that everyone has access to a bicycle, lock, and helmet for their green commuting needs. She also rides her bike into work daily with almost no exceptions. In addition, Mills…
Read MoreAn Engineer’s Little Helpers
You can frequently find Chick Pea and Kiwi running along side of Alex Franks’ bicycle, transporting equipment around Quissett Campus. The weight of the bicycle and luggage keeps Alex from going too quickly and allows the dogs a safe and enjoyable run throughout their days at work.
Read MoreSummer Green It Forward Winner
Kayleah Griffen won the Summer 2019 Green It Forward award in recognition of her devotion to conserve the planet by eschewing single-use products, bicycling into work as much as possible, is an active member on the sustainability committee, practicing veganism, and providing updates to her peers on ways to live a greener life.
Read MoreSpring Bloom Botany Walk
May 20, 2019 The rain held out long enough for friends and colleagues to get together at the Quissett trails and observe the plants and nature in bloom.
Read MoreFirst Ever Green It Forward Award Winner
Christina Hernandez won the Spring 2019 Green It Forward Award in recognition for her devotion to conserve the planet by sharing reusable utensils at lunch with colleagues, making her own eco-friendly toiletries and cosmetics, encouraging “plastic-free” month challenges, and making vegetarian options available at events she co-organizes including SWMS Conferences.
Read MoreField trip to Compost With Me Farm
May 24, 2019 Meet at Clark Lobby at 11:45 am for carpool, we will return to campus by 1.15pm Are you curious about where our composted scraps go? Does Compost With Me handle commercially compostable items? Join us for a field trip to the Ryther Farm.
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