Life at Sterling

A Transformative Learning Ecosystem

Life at Sterling is warm, respectful, and above all, supportive as we all share our individual journeys toward ecological thinking and action.

We live together. We learn together. We work together. And we create community together—everyone actively creates a space where they can feel at home with themselves and each other. We value our connections, even during a pandemic.

This is a landing page for all of the aspects of our vibrant community.

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Regardless of your flock - at Sterling College we look out for each other! That's what being part of the community is all about! #WhereSmallisBetter

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The Ecology Essentials for Everyone course is essential for anyone looking to understand how the world really works – with or without us humans. You'll develop a strong understanding of ecological principles, scientific thinking, and how to live more lightly on the Earth. Register today! Link on bio.

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These days, it seems that everyone has a better, purportedly more sustainable way to farm: organic agriculture, carbon-farming, regenerative agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, permaculture, and sustainable intensification. As alternatives to synthetic and extractive forms of industrial agriculture abound, it can be tough to tell which have real promise and which are green-washed nonsense (or worse). Agroecology – an approach that blends natural and traditional science with a set of farming practices and a social movement – stands out among the alternatives. It fundamentally trusts farmers to work with nature to develop their own approaches that produce food while maintaining ecosystem integrity and avoiding depletion. Our self-paced online course in agroecology is designed to empower farmers, gardeners and agriculture professionals alike - providing an invaluable understanding of agricultural sustainability and food movements for those who strive for social justice.Link on bio.

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The present climate and ecological emergencies are a global problem that requires immediate action. We must work together to find solutions that will help to mitigate these crises. Enroll into Climate + Change self-paced and online. Starting at $49! Link on bio.

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Ivy Manner's Senior Year Research Project was entitled 'Ecological Building & Design' where she designed and built an outhouse from scratch, including felling, extraction, sawing, and building.

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New issue of our annual publication, Terrain, has dropped. Take a read, link on bio.

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Sterling offers more than just undergraduate degrees. We are quickly building a host of online curriculum for learners of all ages and levels. Co-created by communities, consulting scholars, and Sterling College educators, EcoGather intersects community, practitioner, and academic insights without privileging any one over the others. The resulting courses are accessible to and enriching for varied learners at all stages of adult life. Check it out at : http://ce.sterlingcollege.edu . EcoGather - education that makes sense in a world that does not.

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Countdown is on until our Southwest Field Semester starts! February 6th!

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Scenes from this year's Winter Expedition ❄️ photo credit: Ryan Conners

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Anonymous online review: "Sterling is an experience. It is not like your normal college where you get a bunch of textbook work. Being a work college, you have the opportunity to learn work ethics and skills through the work program and through some classes. It is for those who want to put the work in. The college is off the beaten track and thus relies on its student body to be there for each other be it for keeping paths open or picking potatoes. Also being such a small school, you can step into classes that help broaden your overall knowledge and help you become a better steward of the environment you live in.From my time there I learned how to work and that from hard work comes celebration. I found my passion for outdoor education and made life long friends. I learned skills that are older than me, that help me in my daily life.All in all, Sterling gave me a challenge that led to me becoming a well rounded person both in work and education."

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The kitchen is the keystone of Sterling College. All students are part of Sterling’s sustainable food systems, through farming, cooking, and eating. The curricular system and the kitchen are inextricably linked. So when we say that at Sterling everyone has a seat at the table, we mean it literally.There is nothing institutional about cooking or eating at Sterling College. The College prides itself on local, healthy food made with love. Everyone at Sterling is part of that equation. The kitchen is cooperative and collaborative, students have a say, and dialog is welcome.

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Reaching Down & Lifting Up: Sterling College & the Vermont Foodbank

Earlier this week, our Summer Ag students headed out to Pete’s Greens on a mission to help the Vermont Foodbank. Andrea Salazzo is the Gleaning & Community Outreach Coordinator for…

Fiber as Protest

On craft as non-violent direct action: In the same way that Audre Lorde insists that “self-care is not self-indulgence, it is self preservation, and that is an act of political…

Spring Celebration on Campus Brings Crowd, Artwork, and Community

The campus held a Spring Celebration in April that included the 38th Annual Wood and Art Show, Open House, and spring Family Weekend. The Wood and Art Show was held…

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Reaching Down & Lifting Up: Sterling College & the Vermont Foodbank

Fiber as Protest

Spring Celebration on Campus Brings Crowd, Artwork, and Community