Field Notes: Rising to the challenge

In the sixth episode of Field Notes, host Julia Boring explores what it means to live sustainably in everyday life. How can small, intentional choices create meaningful change? Maren Fullerton, director of the Rising Project, a student-run organization dedicated to making sustainable living an accessible daily practice, joins this episode to share her experience. Fullerton reflects on how her work with Rising has shaped her outlook and offers insight into the creative projects that are helping to inspire her and other students across campus. Music is “Why Don’t Birds Sing” by Doctor Turtle, found on the Free Music Archive.

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Field Notes: Rising to the challenge is an episode from Daily Emerald by Emerald Media Group.

This episode is 00:13:36 long.

This episode was published on Feb 28, 2026.

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