There are many opportunities to get involved in sustainability at Truman State University and in the Kirksville Community.
Campus Organizations
Kirksville Bike Co-op: The Co-op is the campus center for bikers and provides a community bike shop staffed by trained mechanics. Cyclists are free to use the shop’s resources while mechanics provide advice and assistance free of charge. Components are available at modest prices. Co-op hours are noon to four weekdays with Saturday hours coming soon. If you are interested in learning more contact Nolon Carter at nc3172@truman.edu or advisor Janes Dreamweaver at dreamweaver@truman.edu. You can also check out their website here.
Environmental Affairs Committee (Student Government): The Environmental Affairs Committee strives to promote sustainable behavior and decrease the environmental impact of the University, its students, faculty, and staff. There are openings year-round on this committee for interested students to join on as associate members. Check out the Student Government website for more information on how to apply or who to contact if you are interested in working with them.
Environmental Sustainability Fee Accountability Committee (ESFAC): The Environmental Sustainability Fee Accountability Committee strives to ensure the fair and beneficial allocation of the student Environmental Sustainability Fee. You can find the current status and projects of the committee by heading to the Student Government Committees page. You can also contact Kara Sargent (kms524@truman.edu), the committee chair.
PLANTS!: PLANTS! is a social and volunteer based organization focused on everything plants! PLANTS hosts biweekly meetings to discuss upcoming events, which include plant sales, terrarium building, adopting a flower bed on campus, and so much more. Any and all majors are encouraged to join! If you are interested in joining or just want to learn more, contact Del Hannay at meh8277@truman.edu or the club advisor Dr. Hooper at lhooper@truman.edu. You can also check out their website.
Off The Grid: The Truman State University Off the Grid organization supplies a breath of fresh air for students wanting to take a break from their studies and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. They believe that the best medicine for stress and anxiety is spending time in nature with the people you care about. Off the Grid provides the perfect opportunity for students to drop the chalk and take a walk.
The Wildlife Association: The Wildlife Association seeks to stimulate interest and increase knowledge in the field of wildlife among Truman students and create campus awareness of wildlife issues. If you are interested in learning more, contact President Eva Locher at ir81668@truman.edu or advisor Dr. Joanna Hubbard at hubbard@truman.edu. The organization can also be contacted on Instagram.
Community Organizations
White Rose Catholic Worker Farm: White Rose Catholic Worker Farm is a intentional community organized around ecology, sustainability, and spirituality located at 31167 Ferrier Lane In La Plata, Missouri 63549. The community offers site visits, but requests that you call ahead to set up a time to visit. For more information, call (660)-332-4026.
Dancing Rabbit Eco-village: Dancing Rabbit is an eco-village/intentional community located 40 minutes outside of Kirksville at 1 Dancing Rabbit Ln in Rutledge, MO 63563. The community offers a number of different workshops throughout the year, including a natural building workshop, a permaculture design course, a soap-making and herbal medicine course, and a women’s building workshop. The community also offers an online webinar series on how to live a high quality, low carbon life. Tours are offered the second and fourth Saturday of each month, with no reservation required. For more information or driving directions, click here. For other any other questions, call (660)-883-5511.