The Green Umbrella is continuing to grow on the ISU campus.

“We wanted to be the umbrella for other ‘green’ organizations around Iowa State and the community of Ames,” explained Chandra Peterson, founder and co-president of the Green Umbrella, about how she came up with the group’s name.

That is just what Peterson and Clayton Severson accomplished in 2009, with a mission to bring together green groups on campus, act as an entity that can benefit these groups and to educate the general population.

“We encourage anyone to attend the meetings,” Peterson said.

The meetings are open discussion that includes questions and feedback from groups, as well as a chance for groups to share their green endeavors they have been working on. Peterson hopes to see everyone that is interested in a more sustainable lifestyle to attend a meeting. It will take one step at a time to become a greener planet, but why not start at Iowa State University?

To contact Peterson, send an email to [email protected] if you’re interested in the club.

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