Bishop's University Sustainable Development

The bird is the word!🐤 Bird enthusiast Jeff Macdonald, who also happens to work here on campus in Health & Safety, recently hosted an informative bird house building session in the community garden!
Bird houses offer nesting spots for birds that would otherwise rely on natural tree holes. Because old and rotting trees are often removed by humans for safety reasons, bird houses offer a great alternative!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED — Thank you to all applicants, we will be getting back to you shortly.

Bishop's Sustainable Development Office is looking for its next student interns!


Internship 1 — Starting now until December 2026. Part-Time. Flexible Hours. Max 10h/Week. [16.60 à 18.60$, depending on experience.]

Internship 2 — Starting September until December 2026. Part-Time. Flexible Hours. Max 10h/Week. [16.60 à 18.60$, depending on experience.]


If you're passionate about sustainable and active transport, biodiversity, food security, waste management, social and environmental well-being, and you're filled with ideas to promote sustainability on Bishop's campus, send your CV and internship preference (1 or 2) to: [email protected]


Basic requirements:
- Must be a registered Bishop's student for Fall 2026.
- Must not be allergic or afraid of bees.
- The internship involves outside manual labour.



Thank you for sharing!

Our electric bike is back and available to Bishop's staff and faculty to rent for a 2-week period.

If you like the idea of commuting by electric bike, but you'd like to try one before committing to purchasing one, send us a request via email at [email protected]

This event (tomorrow) is now open to non-members of the community garden! Fill out the form in our link tree if you would like to join us.
Here is the rundown!

Workshop description:

What’s in a name and in my garden? Invasive plants can be a bit of a mystery so let’s get some clarity! From origin to spread to impact, not all invasive plants are created equal in the eyes of gardens and gardeners, pollinators, or ecosystems. This workshop will cover the basics about invasive plants in gardens and how to manage them. We’ll discuss differences between native and introduced plant species, what an “invasive” plant really is, and how to garden responsibly. Gardening gives us the opportunity to become familiar with plants, develop relationships with them, and learn about the roles we play – from garden box to ecosystem. Come be curious and let’s dig into the world of invasive plants.

Bio:

Hannah grew up in the Eastern Townships; the place where her connection to nature started and has continued to evolve throughout her life and career. She pursued her interest in the natural world by completing a Bachelor of Science from Bishop’s University and then a master’s of Natural Resources Management from the University of Manitoba. In her career she’s been privileged to contribute to various conservation research projects and work with an array of species at risk. In life, she’s discovered new avenues to support nature and biodiversity – especially as an amateur gardener. Hannah currently works as Quebec coordinator for the Youth EcoStewards program, initiated by Invasives Canada.

Starting tomorrow by the bike shelter! Come pick up the basket you've ordered OR shop for a few fresh items you need (or want) to bring home!🥕🍅🍆

Some highlights from the last two weeks! Presented once again by the Sustainable Development Office team🥳

1. Robin and Emilie have done it again! These local and incredibly skilled flower farmers could be spotted on convocation day assembling and selling the most beautiful purple flower bouquets. As graduates ourselves - we couldn't help but get our hands on our very own bouquets in celebration of our successes (through our tears... we will miss you BU!)🪻

2. Caught red... pawed? Geraldine groundhog (not to be confused with Georgina) was spotted among the wildflowers, of one of the pollinator islands, munching away on some leaves! She felt no shame sacrificing the beauty of the garden for a snack, and even posed proudly for a photo. Wait until the other campus groundhogs hear about this!

3. Proudly posing with Rhubarb from her plot at the community garden, Andra will be using it to make Rhubarb bread! Yum! Following a cold spring, things are finally growing 🥰

4. Bees being buzzy at their bee-eautiful hive! Our weekly bee check was a success. These ladies are hard at work and growing fast in numbers. We put on the queen excluder and a honey box! This is a box full of frames that the bees will build comb on - because the queen can't get through the queen grate, only honey and pollen will be stored here.

5. As the risk of frost subsides, gardeners are eagerly transplanting herbs and fruit/vegetable plants in their garden boxes.

This combination of rosemary, thyme, basil and cilantro were absolutely fragrant! One of our gardeners transplanted these to their plot which they have assigned specifically as their "Spaghetti sauce" garden - soon adding tomatoes and peppers!

Pre-order a beautiful bouquet grown and assembled by local flower farmers 💐from small towns Bury & Beebe - both located in the Eastern Townships!
There will be a kiosk located within the BU sports building convocation day - where you can pick up your bouquet order! Easy, beautiful and guilt free 🌎
Order by scanning the QR code or by following the link below.
https://tr.ee/wHqDK5iOIs

Today, the SDO gave free STS bus passes to all students from the French Micro-Certificate program and their professor to go on their field trip activity in Sherbrooke. ☺️

We're so happy that they were willing to choose sustainable transport! 🚌

If you too would like to organize a class activity with your students outside campus grounds this summer and need bus passes, contact our team at [email protected]

🌧*POSTPONED TO MONDAY, JUNE 1ST DUE TO RAIN*☔

🔕🙅‍♀️❌Next Bike Tune-Ups with Michael from .mecanique.velo are this Monday, May 25th, at the bike shelter, starting at 8:30. ❌🙅‍♀️🔕

Drop in early—it's first-come, first-served!

Cyclists and users of sustainable transportation also get free Fairtrade coffee.

Bring your own cup!

See you there NEXT Monday!

- Your SD Team 🚲🐝🚌☕

Buzz buzz! The SDO is on the lookout for additional Bee suits. Having more suits on hand will allow us to bring more visitors to the hives! If you or someone you know is looking to pass on a bee suit please contact us by email or on our socials🐝