Protect Quetico and the Boundary Waters
Event Date:
Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 6:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Bora Laskin Theatre, Lakehead University (BL 1001)
Event Fee:
Free
Nature Walk
Event Date:
Friday, September 8, 2017 - 1:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Meet in front of Chancellor Paterson Library
Event Fee:
Free
Event Contact Name:
Ledah McKellar
Event Contact Phone:
8077667188
Event Contact E-mail:
You don’t need to go far to access the beautiful scenery and tranquil nature that is all around us! The Office of Sustainability will offer a guided walk to explore some of the natural features of campus.
While on the walk, learn about recycling procedures, water bottle refilling stations, the community garden, and other sustainability initiatives.
Date: Friday, Sept. 8
Time: 1 to 2 pm
Location: Meet out front of the Chancellor Paterson Library
Time: 1 to 2 pm
Location: Meet out front of the Chancellor Paterson Library
We welcome all students to join, especially new, incoming students. Please dress appropriately for the weather, including footwear for walking on uneven ground.
For questions, contact Ledah McKellar, Sustainability Coordinator at coordinator. sustainability@lakeheadu.ca.
Thunder Bay, Thursday, March 23th
Event Date:
Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 6:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Bora Laskin Theater, Lakehead University (BL 1001)
Thunder Bay, Wednesday, March 22nd
Event Date:
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 2:30pm EDT
Event Location:
Agora, Lakehead University
Research & Innovation Week
Event Date:
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location:
Faculty Lounge, Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Wednesday, March 8th
Event Date:
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm EST
Event Location:
The Study, Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Tuesday, March 7th
Event Date:
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - 2:30pm to 5:30pm EST
Event Location:
The Agora, Lakehead University
For more sustainability events related to Research and Innovation week, visit www.lakeheadu.ca/ri
Round Table Discussion: What Can We do About Mercury in Our Water?
Event Date:
Monday, March 6, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST
Event Location:
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Participants
- Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes will do an opening including the Water Song.
- Dr. Michael Rennie, Canada Research Chair in Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries (Biology, formerly with Experimental Lakes Area).
- Dr. Brian Branfireun, Canada Research Chair in Environment and Sustainability, cross-appointed with Earth Sciences and Geography at Western University.
- Judy Da Silva (Environmentalist and member of Grassy Narrows First Nation).
- Dr. Peter Lee (Biology, works with Seine River First Nation).
- Dr. Peggy Smith Interim Vice-Provost, Aboriginal Initiatives, and Associate Professor in Natural Resources Management (Moderator).
- Refreshments will be served at 6:30 pm -
This event is made possible with the generous support from:
Aboriginal Initiatives, Research Services, the Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Natural Resources Management, the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Thunder Bay, Tuesday, October 18th
Event Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Lakehead University Faculty Lounge
Thunder Bay, September 9th and 15th, 2016
Event Date:
Friday, September 9, 2016 - 1:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Meet out front of the Chancellor Paterson Library
You don’t need to go far to access beautiful scenery and tranquil nature that is around us! The Office of Sustainability in partnership with the Centre for Place and Sustainability will be offering guided walks to explore some of the natural features and lesser-known stories of campus. During the walk, we will invite discussion surrounding place and sustainability in an informal and friendly setting, all in the spirit of discovery and sharing. There will be two walks:
Friday, September 9th, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and
Thursday, September 15th, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
We welcome all students to join, especially new, incoming students. Start your Lakehead experience off right and explore parts of the trail system that are right here on campus! You may even get to see some of the wildlife that lives here as well!
Meet out front of the Chancellor Paterson Library
Some additional info: Please dress appropriately for the weather, including footwear for walking on uneven ground.
Contact email: coordinator.sustainability@lakeheadu.ca