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<p>To celebrate their 50th reunion, the Class of 1973 has been working in conjunction with the Advancement Office to organize the Class of 1973 Fund for Environmental Sustainability and Education, supporting “current and future environmental sustainability and education efforts,” as stated by Peter Van Oot ’73 P’05,’ 09, ’12 in a letter, shared by Director [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Wednesday, April 5, Ashley Award winners Maya and Dana “Denley” Delaney ’13 presented their trailblazing work in ocean conservation and sustainability to the Deerfield community. Each year, the Executive Committee of Deerfield’s Alumni Association selects an alumnus to honor with the Ashley Award, named after Tom Ashley Class of 1911, who demonstrated “exemplary character [&hellip;]</p>

<p>If you look around campus, you will find one historic piece of nature wherever you go: trees. Trees at Deerfield Academy come in all different types of species, ages, and sizes. The Plant Administration, part of the Physical Plant Department, depicts the upkeep of trees and some of the riddling diseases Deerfield had encountered over [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Deerfield’s ability to uphold its sustainability goals is one of the many sacrifices that have been made in bringing students back to campus.&nbsp; “Think 80/20 as a concept really took a hard shot,” said Environmental Management Coordinator David Purington when referring to COVID-19 restrictions this year. Think 80/20, one of Deerfield’s main sustainability initiatives, is [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On April 19, 2023, environmentalist Prince Hussain Aga Khan ’92 returned to Deerfield to share his experiences working in wildlife conservation. Specifically. Mr. Aga Khan found a passion for photographing marine animals. Some of these works were showcased on posters across campus, including a life-sized whale poster hung up in the Koch Center and various [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Recently, climate movements, often led by activists such as Greta Thunberg, have warned people about the dangers of global warming. In Deerfield Academy’s backyard, the First Church of Deerfield is spreading awareness about this problem by using its church bells, a symbol of gathering and warning.&nbsp; On December 11, 2022, the First Church of Deerfield [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On April 16, 2023, Director at the Sierra Club, Aaron Mair spoke about climate action and diversity at the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Aaron Mair is a former leader and current board member of the Sierra Club, a non profit organization that advocates for environmental and climate justice. He [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In today’s technology-driven world, it is easy to forget the importance and beauty of nature. However, at Deerfield, students and faculty consciously try to appreciate and connect with the natural world surrounding us. From the lush greenery on campus to diverse wildlife, the Academy’s surroundings provide an ideal environment for students and faculty to enjoy [&hellip;]</p>