Clubs for Students Interested in the Environment

Aquaponics Club

The Aquaponics Club maintains and contributes to the growth of the aquaponic systems on campus. The main system is located in Huxley on the 4th floor, NW corner of the building. We provide an educational outlet for sustainable urban farming methods.

Environmental Center of the Associated Students

The Environmental Center is dedicated to fostering environmental consciousness on campus. We believe environmental stewardship is a thread that weaves purposeful, passionate communities. We strive to empower the campus community and work for our mission in three main ways: As a networking center for environmental clubs and activists, through campus programs and events, and through our resource library.

Environmental Hope Club

The Environmental Hope club provides students with a safe, open, and peaceful community center to seek emotional support from one another. These are difficult times. We are primarily focused on creating a hopeful space for those experiencing environmental despair. This is a place to practice gratitude, strive for positivity, and ultimately, sustain hope.

Out in Science

Western's Queer STEM Organization devoted to the promotion and inclusion of LGBT and LGBT allies in the science community!

LEAD

(Learning, Environmental, Action, Discovery):  The LEAD AS Club is a student-led environmental club for students that love learning about and exploring their local environment. Activities include plant ID walks, guest speakers, community volunteering, birdwatching, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, kayaking, and gardening in The Outback Farm. 

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science

SACNAS is a national society, and one in which scientists are dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists – from college students to professionals- to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science.  The Western Chapter meets every Wednesday.  You can email wwusacnas@gmail.com.

Students for Renewable Energy

Students for Renewable Energy takes action to move beyond fossil fuels in a just transition toward sustainable energy systems by engaging the community through education and advocacy for climate justice. 

Students for Sustainable Food 

We are a group of students dedicated to increasing awareness of food responsibility and sustainability at Western Washington University. We are committed to bringing Real Food to campus, educating students on food related environmental and social justice issues, connecting students to local farms and food producers, and fostering a sense of community through food.

Students for the Salish Sea

Salish Sea Club is a student led initiative to empower students, mainly female identified people and students of color, to protect and restore the Salish Sea watershed through positive local influence on Lake Whatcom, The Nooksack River, and Bellingham Bay. We work in collaboration with Salish Sea clubs at colleges and universities near key river systems in the Salish Sea. Together, this network of initiatives participate in campaigns to heal the larger Salish Sea watershed. The Salish Sea club: - moves students closer to watershed consciousness by working to designate the Salish Sea Bioregional Marine Sanctuary. - heals our local watershed by doing our regional part for restoring healthy animal populations in our Salish Sea bio-region to more than 50% of historic levels as soon as possible. We do this with the belief that it is our future, and therefore our choice. We choose to create resilient and sustainable ecological systems in our bioregion that will protect future generations. 

Surfriders

We are the longest running AS Club at WWU and are dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.

Western Trail Corps

Western Trail Corp (WTC) is a club for students that are interested in continuing the legacy of the great and extensive trail system within Washington. WTC aims to increase awareness of volunteer opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, organize trail building/maintenance trips, teach students trail maintenance techniques, and provide educational opportunities that promote the development of the naturalist within everyone. 

WWU Urban Planning Club

Contact faculty sponsor Nicholas.Zaferatos@wwu.edu.

More clubs can be found at the Club Hub