Celebrating Earth Month

r evolving around Earth Month

Chartwells’ team shares how they put earth’s health front and center. At campuses everywhere, they’re pledging to help protect our planet.

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY

Down and Herby

While distributing “DIY Grow Your Own Herb Kits,” Stockton University Dining associates created a contest. Students were asked “to match all five herbs” to win a mason jar with soil and their choice of seeds. Any student who stopped by the table also received seasonings with a recipe card for homemade marinara sauce. Those who participated were so excited to test their knowledge. One student on her phone stopped in her tracks and told the person on the line she would call them back because “There’s plants!” This event strengthened ties between SU Dining associates and students.

MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE

Infused H2O

The sun was beating down on Manhattanville College’s National Gardening Day. Manhattanville Dining gave guests the opportunity to plant their own seedlings while staying refreshed with mint-and-cucumber-infused or lemon-infused water. “I was so stressed, and this made my day better,” says one faculty member.

PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY

DIY Grow Kits

PSU Dining’s “DIY Grow Kits” were a huge hit. Students selected an herb seed, planted in a biodegradable eco-choice cup, to take back with them to their dorm rooms. Everyone was excited to have the opportunity to watch their own cilantro, basil, thyme or dill plant sprout to life.

CATAWBA COLLEGE

Marketplace Microgreens

Charged with sourcing more local produce, District Dietitian Beth Mack began searching for options. Coincidentally, the next day the director of a local non-profit, Main Street Marketplace, reached out to her about their hydroponic gardens just 20 miles from campus. Fast-forward to April 7, when Catawba College began offering local hydroponic butter lettuce in retail concepts Bowl Life and Timeout Grill. For an extra burst of flavor, these microgreens are also a topping option. Catawba Dining is proud to not only serve local produce, but also assist the community at large.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE

Into the Hive!

After a few years of planning, partners UNC Charlotte Dining and Auxiliary Services finally welcomed a few thousand new honeybees to campus. These famous pollinators are integral to ecological systems, and their honey is full of antioxidants. One of the best natural sweeteners, honey also makes a wonderful remedy for allergies and burns. Our goal is to not only provide local honey to campus, but to enhance our students’ experiences through handson learning,” says Jody Thompson, interim director of Auxiliary Services. The team held a contest on social media to name the two queens bees: Queen R Bee G and Cardi Bee were “The bee program shows Dining Ser- their winners! vices’ dedication to sustainability and academics at UNC Charlotte.”