Sustainable Living Series Offered by MSU, Purdue, UF

Sustainability - what is it?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency explains that “Sustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. To pursue sustainability is to create and maintain the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations.”

Would you like to learn more? Would you like to take action to live more sustainably?

If so, then consider attending the Sustainable Living Series. This series is offered virtually and will be held every Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 5 and 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

This live virtual series is designed and hosted by Extension services at Purdue University, Michigan State University, and the University of Florida. Together, educators from all three institutions will provide attendees with knowledge and examples to help strengthen critical thinking skills for future decision making and personal actions around sustainability. Series topics will include sustainability 101, climate change, water and food, and will explore how these interconnected systems function together and independently. Attendees will also view content regarding consumerism, economics, and 21st century trends impacting sustainability.

Participants will discover ways to take action to reduce their ecological footprint and make a positive impact in their personal and professional life. Supplemental learning through asynchronous content will also be shared, allowing participants to earn digital badges upon completion. The fee is $125. Please note that there are a limited number of scholarships available for the series for participants unable to pay.

To request a scholarship, an email request detailing a plan to use the information post session, should be sent to Bethany Prykucki with Michigan State University Extension at prykucki@msu.edu. Additional questions about the program can be directed to Linda Seals at lseals@ufl.edu.