SRJC Environmental Studies

(Español abajo) When was the last time you were hand-delivered an invitation?

Southeast Greenway volunteers and Latino Service Providers are walking greenway neighborhoods inviting community members to join us at the upcoming Southeast Greenway workshop. These volunteers are spending their time knocking on hundreds of doors to share information about this project and learning what your hopes are for the Greenway. They are also very happy to answer your questions.

Visit our website to learn more about the upcoming workshops or take the community survey. Be sure to say "hello" if you see one of these friendly faces in your neighborhood!

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¿Cuándo fue la última vez que recibió una invitación entregada personalmente?

Los voluntarios del Southeast Greenway y Latino Service Providers están recorriendo los vecindarios cercanos al Greenway para invitar a los miembros de la comunidad a participar en el próximo taller del Southeast Greenway.

Estos voluntarios están dedicando su tiempo a tocar cientos de puertas para compartir información sobre este proyecto y conocer cuáles son sus esperanzas para el Greenway. También estarán encantados de responder sus preguntas.
Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más información sobre los próximos talleres o para completar la encuesta comunitaria.

¡Si ve a uno de nuestros voluntarios en su vecindario, no dude en saludar!

Unfortunately today’s Green Living Fait was cancelled because of the rain.

🧵 Garment Mending Bar at the Green Living Fair 🌿♻️

The Fashion Studies Program is excited to participate in this year’s Green Living Fair! Students from the program will be hosting a Garment Mending Bar, where they’ll put their sewing skills into action and help give damaged or well-loved clothing a fresh new life. 👕✨

Have a favorite garment with a hole, rip, tear, loose seam, or an area that needs patching? Bring it by! Our Fashion Studies students will be ready to help repair and refresh a variety of garments using different mending techniques.

Throughout the event, students will be working with sewing machines, hand-sewing techniques, patches, seam repairs, reinforcement methods, and more, depending on what each garment needs. 🪡🧵

The Garment Mending Bar is all about showing how a little creativity and care can make a big difference. Instead of getting rid of clothing because of minor damage, we can repair, reuse, and extend the life of the garments we already love—all while helping reduce textile waste. 🌎💚

📝 Bringing a garment?

We encourage you to fill out our optional form ahead of time! This helps our Fashion Studies students learn more about the garment you’re bringing and gives them a chance to prepare and gather any specific materials, patches, thread, or supplies that may be helpful for your repair.

The form is completely optional, but filling it out in advance can help our students be better prepared to work on your garment when you arrive. ✂️🧵

📅 October 22
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Santa Rosa Campus — Central Quad

Come visit us, meet our Fashion Studies students, watch different sewing and mending techniques in action, and give your favorite garments another chance to shine! Repair it, reuse it, and give it a new life. ♻️✨

Happening today. Come join us.

The Sustainable SRJC program will host its annual Green Living Fair on October 22, 2026, 3:30-5:30 p.m., on the Santa Rosa Campus Quad. The event brings students, faculty, staff, and community members together to learn practical ways to make more sustainable choices and extend the life of the things they own.
The event will focus on reuse and repair, with SRJC clubs, local groups, and community organizations sharing information and hands-on resources for reducing waste. Attendees can learn about repair, recycling, and other ways to keep useful items in circulation rather than sending them to the landfill.
The Green Living Fair will feature a variety of activities and resources, including:
- A garment mending bar for simple clothing repairs
- A clothing swap to give gently used clothing a new home
- Bicycle repair assistance
- Small appliance repair
- Freecycle giveaways featuring items available for reuse
- Upcycled crafts and other creative reuse activities
For more information and to sign up for repair services, visit sustainability.santarosa.edu.

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The Sustainable SRJC program will host its annual Green Living Fair on October 22, 2026, 3:30-5:30 p.m., on the Santa Rosa Campus Quad. The event brings students, faculty, staff, and community members together to learn practical ways to make more sustainable choices and extend the life of the things they own.
The event will focus on reuse and repair, with SRJC clubs, local groups, and community organizations sharing information and hands-on resources for reducing waste. Attendees can learn about repair, recycling, and other ways to keep useful items in circulation rather than sending them to the landfill.
The Green Living Fair will feature a variety of activities and resources, including:
- A garment mending bar for simple clothing repairs
- A clothing swap to give gently used clothing a new home
- Bicycle repair assistance
- Small appliance repair
- Freecycle giveaways featuring items available for reuse
- Upcycled crafts and other creative reuse activities
For more information and to sign up for repair services, visit sustainability.santarosa.edu.

Next week is Sonoma Zero Waste Week , Oct 10-17th!

Recology Sonoma Marin will offer additional tours so you can see beyond your blue bin at our Santa Rosa recycling facility on October 14, 15, and 16 (the 13th is already full!).

Want to take a deeper dive into what Zero Waste Week has to offer? Explore fermentation how-tos, sweater repair, costume swaps, tours, and so much more by exploring the many events available next week. Sign up today: https://northbayzerowasteweek.org/series/recology-materials-recovery-facility-tours/

🌿 Planning is underway for the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway! 🌳

The City of Santa Rosa, in partnership with Sonoma Land Trust, Southeast Greenway volunteers, and other community partners, is beginning the master planning process for the Southeast Greenway project, which will transform a two-mile corridor of vacant land into 49 acres of park amenities, trails, natural open spaces, and community gathering places. 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Community input will help create a future Greenway that reflects the needs and priorities of Santa Rosa residents and diverse communities.

Learn more, sign up for updates, and take the survey at https://southeastgreenway.org/

Are you ready for the Reuse Bazaar next week? Don't miss this once a year event on Saturday, Sept 26th at the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds!

Bring used items you are trying to re-home during drop hours 8 AM – 11 AM, or come to shop for free during the shopping window 12 PM – 3 PM. We will also be working with Conservation Corps North Bay to accept used tires and mattresses to be recycled. Thank you to our partners Reuse Alliance and City of Santa Rosa, California for helping to make this event a reality! Find out how to volunteer or more about what is accepted here: https://www.recology.com/recology_news/2026-recology-reuse-bazaar/