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PROJECT HANDPRINT

Your handprint is your POSITIVE environmental impact.
 
Addressing the challenge of how to meet human needs for plant-based products while maintaining the health and function of the land requires systems-level thinking. Wellesley College is unusually well-situated to take on this challenge.
 

Project Handprint Symposium

The Wellesley Center for the Environment’s Project Handprint is creating a powerful new learning community focused on environmental issues. This inaugural symposium for Project Handprint brings together alumnae, faculty, staff, students, and Friends who are interested in
and working on improving food systems, from production through consumption. Be inspired to expand your handprint!
 
  • Hear from faculty about current research in the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens and beyond.
  • Connect with alumnae – farmers, foodies, scientists, policy-makers, activists – about their current roles and the paths they took to get there.
  • Participate in discussions of key issues on the future of food.
Saturday, November 9, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wellesley College Science Center Focus
Free. Space is limited.
Pre-registration by Friday, Nov. 1 required.
Call 781-283-3094 or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu to register.

 

 

Recent and ongoing projects:

  • Edible Ecosystem Teaching Garden
  • Climate Change Monitoring Garden
  • Kitchen Garden
  • Regeneration (Student Farm)

 

Student groups, departments and other individuals and organizations are encouraged to contact the Botanic Gardens if interested in collaborative events and projects, or learning more about ongoing work!