Mac Community Engagement Center

Environment & Sustainability

Macalester students get involved in many different areas of environmental stewardship, advocacy and activism, both on campus and throughout the Twin Cities area. Some of our partner organizations work on protection of natural areas and resources in Minnesota, while others are more focused on environmental education and farming. Still others center their work on climate justice or environmental justice issues that disproportionately impact low-income communities and communities of color in the Twin Cities. Scroll to learn more about some climate and environmental justice issues facing the Twin Cities, and ways to get involved in environmental work in many different arenas.

Engagement Opportunities

Click an opportunity below to learn more and express interest
Org NameNameThemesTimeframe
Community Engagement Center (Macalester)One-time Restoration Events
Environment & Sustainability
Frogtown FarmEngage in Urban Agriculture
Environment & Sustainability
Flexible, depending on availability
Minnesota State Horticultural SocietyProjects in horticulture
Environment & Sustainability
Flexible
Mississippi Park ConnectionColdwater Spring Restoration Crew
Environment & Sustainability
Thursdays
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mississippi Park ConnectionCrosby Farm Restoration Crew
Environment & Sustainability
Wednesday, October 9
Saturday, October 26
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Urban RootsAssist with garden, food preservation, and conservation work
Environment & Sustainability
 Housing
 Work & Food Justice
Wednesdays
3:00 - 6:00 pm

Meet the Community Engagement Organizer


Sam Lee '25
Hometown: Eagan, MN
Major: Sociology

cec-environment@macalester.edu