Climate school kickoff

Dean Lou Leonard and President David Fithian, with Ruby Lichtman ’27 and Zach Rutherford ’27, plant a red maple by the Shaich family Alumni and Student Engagement Center at the kick-off celebration of the new School of Climate, Environment, and Society

Clark held a full day of events on Sept. 15 to celebrate the launch of the School of Climate, Environment, and Society and announce plans to enhance campus sustainability and stewardship efforts. The day began with a guided tour of Clark’s 26-acre Hadwen Arboretum, moved onto campus with student-oriented activities and information sessions, and concluded with a bat observation and walk at nearby Coes Pond.

Students made nature art.

Participants in the bat observation walk led by Morgan Ruelle, watch the sun set over Coes Pond

Professor Morgan Ruelle (above left) led the bat observation walk.

Students tour the Clark Community Garden at the kickoff event for the School of Climate, Environment, and Society — Clarkies toured the Clark Community Garden.

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