Optional Tours
We have three very exciting tours planned for Monday morning from 9:30-11:30.
Field Trip to Chewonki: Pathways to a Sustainable Future
Pathways to a Sustainable Future is the hub of Chewonki's leading-edge conservation and energy curriculum. This unique and vibrant program is responsible for developing materials and demonstration projects on a wide range of topics, from solid-waste management to the use of renewable fuels, such as solar, wind, hydro, bio-fuels and hydrogen. Pathways provides Chewonki with wonderful avenues for sharing our experience and expertise with educators and students of all ages.
We will provide a shuttle to and from the site.
Tour of Bowdoin's Organic Gardens
While Dining Services has been buying local food for years now, a student organization has greatly expanded the use of local food through an organic garden which began in 2004. Located on two plots, one at Crystal Spring Farm two miles away from Campus, the other on campus at South and Coffin Streets, the Bowdoin Organic Garden is about an acre in size and produces around 26 vegetable crops and 15 different herbs. The garden produces a wide range of products, from fennel and kale over 6 varieties of lettuce, to jalapenos, thyme, and zinnias. All of the produce is used in the two dining halls and in Jack McGee's Pub. The Dining Service funds the Organic Garden by paying a manager and students who work on the farm. The garden is also made possible through cooperation with Crystal Spring Community Farm, which allows the Bowdoin garden to use the land in exchange for help harvesting their crops a few mornings each week. The garden is managed primarily through one full-time garden manager, Katherine Creswell, and one to two part time garden helpers. Volunteers, which are welcome at any time, help with turning compost, preparing beds for planting, spreading mulch, and harvesting, as well as many other activities at the garden.
Sustainable Bowdoin Campus Tour
Greg Hogan, Capital Projects Manager for Bowdoin, will give a campus tour. He will be highlighting sustainable aspects of the campus including 2 LEED certified dormitories, the heating plant, 6 completely renovated dormitories and the recital hall.