| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.93 |
| Liaison | Ezra Small |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Massachusetts Amherst
ER-12: Sustainability Immersive Experience
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Craig
Nicolson Director of Sustainability Programs Environmental Conservation |
Does the institution offer a program that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the sustainability-focused immersive experience(s) offered by the institution:
The Sirius EcoVillage Immersion Program in Shutesbury, Mass. is a 15 minute drive from campus and offers a unique experience to those who are interested in community living, permaculture, natural building, ecovillage life, and exploring a spiritual practice. Participants learn sustainable approaches to living and working in the material world through a hands-on work gardening and green building practicum each morning (5 days per week), sustainability classes in the afternoon, and engaging with community members and/or quiet time during the evening. Thursday nights are weekly community meetings which entail census decision making and non-violent conflict resolution strategies.
The website URL where information about the immersive experience is available:
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