Environment

At Warren Wilson College, our engagement in the community is focused on addressing social and environmental justice issues. We find that the issues that we care about in the world are often connected and there are many points of intersection.

Working in a river

Do you care about land conservation, climate change, or environmental justice? If you choose to explore the Environment as an Issue Area, you’ll take direct action, provide education, and work for policy change that addresses the health of our planet. You’ll benefit from our long-standing dedication to environmental and sustainability programs, providing you access to organizations making a difference for our planet right now.

Engaging with Community

The opportunities for engaging in the Environment Issue Area begin here on our very own campus and extend out into our community.

Coursework

In community-engaged courses such as Conservation Biology, students learn to communicate to the public about key environmental issues and why they are important, writing pieces that support the work of local nonprofits.

Work Crews

Many work crews on campus focus on environmentalism as part of their daily work – farm, garden, sustainability, landscaping, and local foods to name a few.

Eco-Team

You’ll have the chance to teach environmental and ecology lessons to local elementary school students.

FernWay Farm

You’ll help maintain educational pollinator and accessible sensory gardens and deliver educational content to youth from Asheville.