Organic Lettuce Growers

Several varieties of lettuce are organically grown at the University Farm.

Our Sustainable Future - CSU, Chico

Student Activities

Without the enthusiasm, dedication, and imagination of our students California State University, Chico would not be the institution is it today. Student efforts lead the campus on the road towards sustainable development and will continue to be the fuel in the engine that is the University.  

Adventure Outings

Adventure Outings (AO) is funded by the Associated Students to provide student-led adventures in the wilds of Northern California and beyond. AO offers students trip leadership, information, educational experiences, and roughly 40 adventures each semester.

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Butte Creek Ecological Preserve

The Butte Creek Ecological Preserve and Outdoor Classroom is an educational program held at the Butte Creek Ecological Preserve. This classroom is run by Chico State students who focus on bringing Chico's elementary school students out to the preserve to teach them appreciation for nature and the environment through hands-on activities.

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CAVE

Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) places approximately 1,600 student volunteers in settings where they provide needed volunteer time, learn about the Chico community, help address pressing social and environmental needs, and develop skills to be effective citizens for years to come.

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CLIC

The Community Legal Information Center (CLIC) is a collection of projects which serve the community by providing free legal information and referrals, presenting seminars, workshops, and informational media to the population of Butte County. Environmental Advocates is the CLIC program which focuses on concern for environmental quality and a willingness to work toward safeguarding the environment. Their primary goal is to enhance environmental practices in Chico and surrounding areas in order to increase the quality of life for everyone within our community.

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Diversion Excursion

Diversion Excursion is a program on campus whose goal is to divert waste from the landfill that is generated during the residence hall move-out at the end of the spring semester. Volunteers set up tables outside of each residence hall and have special bins for different materials such as clothing, paper, non-perishable food, and electronic equipment.  

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EARC

Environmental Action and Resource Center (EARC) provides environmental periodicals, books, and information on environmental issues, and serves as a meeting place for groups and activists.   

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EAC

The Environmental Affairs Council (EAC) is a student group focused on making environmental change on campus through policy. EAC works to improve environmental quality of the campus and the community by increasing the university and community commitment to the environment, by influencing campus policies and administration, and by working to educate students about environmental issues.  

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Environmental Ambassadors

Environmental Ambassadors is a program for first-year students living in residence halls who host environmental events and activities that spread environmental awareness to other students in their living areas.  

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Green Campus Program

Green Campus Program of the Alliance to Save Energy is working to save energy on campus through a student-led campaign, build student awareness about the relationship between energy conservation and the environment, and strengthen academic learning through energy conservation awareness.  

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Seniors in Mechanical Engineering

Seniors in Mechanical Engineering and technical staff have constructed a new, portable photovoltaic (PV) laboratory as part of a course in Energy Systems (MECH 432). Students learn about the function of the PV components and are able to measure the effects of solar irradiation, tracking, temperature, and loads on the system performance by utilizing the "mini-lab."

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This Way to Sustainability IV Conference

"This Way to Sustainability IV " Is scheduled for November 6-9. 2008 and will be focused on various sustainability topics. The goal of the conference is to help educate our students, staff and faculty, and collaborate with surrounding communities and provides attendees with an opportunity to network, discuss, and become more aware of pertinent environmental and social issues.
Click here to view the 2007 conference program.

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