Our Commitment to Laudato Si'
With a dedicated Laudato Si’ implementation team, we are committed to creatively integrating responses to the cry of the Earth into the campus culture. In response to Pope Francis’ call for action, it is within this committee that the goals are conceived and developed, serving as a foundation for meaningful progress. Throughout this process, Laudato Si’ remains as the guiding document, shaping the decisions made in these meetings. The committee is now preparing for the fourth year of the seven-year Laudato Si’ action plan. This year, the committee will embark on the next phase of the plan’s implementation, which focuses on ecological economics.
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The Grateful Harvest Community Garden
Our gardening efforts are a hands-on way to care for the earth while nurturing native plants, healthy soil, and vibrant green spaces across our campus. From seasonal planting to ongoing garden maintenance, this work supports sustainability, biodiversity, and a deeper connection to the land.
Get Involved Today!
For more information, and to get gardening with us contact our Sustainability Coordinator, Sara Grunberg at sgrunberg@sistersosf.org.
Produce grown is given to the Sisters’ ministries and Food for Thought.
Other Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Partners & Resources
Food for Thought
GUTS
University of Toledo’s Greening UT Through Service Learning donated native seeds from their native seed bank. Their mission is to create native landscapes at The University of Toledo which increases sustainability, conservation and biodiversity through the work of students and undergraduate service learning volunteers.
Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative
Oak Openings Landscape
Better World Shopping Guide
Better World Shopper is a public research project dedicated to making social and environmental data available to consumers who wish to utilize their dollars as votes in order to help build a better world. Use this guide to select companies whose practices align with your own values.
Seasonal Food Guide
Discover what fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts and legumes are in season where you live throughout the year. By entering your ZIP code (or using the app’s geolocation), you can see a comprehensive list of seasonal produce for your state, updated in half-month increments, so you can plan meals, shop smarter, and support local farms. The guide also links to sustainability info, recipes, and tips on how to cook and enjoy each item when it’s at peak flavor and nutrition. The seasonality data is sourced from trusted organizations such as the USDA, Natural Resources Defense Council, and state agriculture departments.
Better Business Bureau
A shorthand document that identifies verified businesses that have expressed secular sustainability efforts.
Sustainability Coordinator, Sara Grunberg
Native Nursery Seeds
Just as the seasons of the year come and go, so do the seasons of our native flowers. Over the past several weeks, the native nursery has been filled with vibrant blooms, providing color, nectar […]
Spotted Lanternfly Traps
This past week, we welcomed Amy Stone, a retired educator from Ohio State University Extension, who led an informative session on the invasive spotted lanternfly. In addition to learning about the pest and its impact, […]
What’s the Buzz?
It is with great sadness we share the loss of our beehives, Leona and Tulip. The reality of the honeybee is a fragile one, especially under current environmental pressures. With nationwide hive losses reaching 55% […]
Taking A Closer Look
With nearly 70% of our native pollinators living in the topsoil, we have a meaningful opportunity to rethink how we care for our lawns in ways that better support the ecosystems right beneath our feet. […]
Holiday Gifting
by Sara Grunberg December 1 Around this time of year, sales and flashy deals tug at our wallets, urging us to buy shiny new sweaters, gadgets, and gizmos for everyone we know. After all, isn’t […]
Rejuvenating Resilience
by Sara Grunberg November 3 In the dusty corner of your room, a once-forgotten plant slumps under the weight of neglect—its leaves brittle, its soil cracked and dry. At first glance, it seems lifeless. But […]
Canticle of Creatures
by Sara Grunberg October 6 This year marks the 800th anniversary of one of the most beloved and revolutionary works in Franciscan spirituality — The Canticle of Creatures, written by St. Francis of Assisi in […]
Ecological Goldmine
by Sara Grunberg September 2 Tucked between the suburbs of Sylvania and the edges of Toledo lies a landscape so rare and surprising, it feels like stepping into another world. Towering oaks rise from sandy […]
Power in Numbers
Imagine a world where every carrot gets its chance to shine and every banana fulfills its destiny. That’s the magic of composting: the parts that are left of the food we eat can become nutrient-rich compost that grows healthy new food. The alternative is a terrible waste.
Climate Without Borders
Imagine a world where every carrot gets its chance to shine and every banana fulfills its destiny. That’s the magic of composting: the parts that are left of the food we eat can become nutrient-rich compost that grows healthy new food. The alternative is a terrible waste.
