Center for Sustainability at Aquinas College

05/15/2026

In case you haven't already heard, AQ is now an accredited arboretum! 🌳 Massive thanks to our Campus Tree Advisory Council for paving the way over the years to put us in a better position to connect people with nature!

The college officially achieved accreditation from ArbNet as a class II urban arboretum in February

05/15/2026

The Center for Sustainability couldn't be prouder of graduating Senior Sustainability Intern, Leah Rohrer, for her amazing dedication and leadership in our center, on our campus, and beyond! We have been blessed to have her on our team!

Special congrats to Leah Rohrer, our winner of the 2026 Bukowski Award! We’re going to miss you. 🏆

To learn more about Leah, visit https://www.aquinas.edu/news/2026/arboretum.html

04/30/2026

Help us keep usable unwanted items out of the landfill by donating them to AQ Thrifts! Please place donations into collection bins found in the lobbies of residence halls, apartments or the entrance to the Center for Sustainability. You can help us sort by placing washable items (i.e. fans, books, dishes, decorations, etc,) into the AQ Thrifts collection bins while placing all broken or soft goods (blankets, rugs, clothing, towels, etc) in the Goodwill bins in the residence halls or in the Goodwill trailer behind St. Rose of Lima.

04/30/2026

The Community Garden season has begun, grab your volunteer week while you can! Shifts are one week long and require about 2-4 hours of work throughout the week. Tasks include watering, weeding, planting, and harvesting and training will be provided so whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, we would love for you to get involved! Sign up on our Linktree! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JXEby3NJerrIu6QaAGI-U_DCzoawqWpk/edit?gid=971863100 =971863100

04/21/2026

Join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT for the 29th Annual Wege Speaker Series featuring a virtual presentation with author and celebrated environmental advocate Audrey Peterman.
Please register at: wegespeaker2026.eventbrite.com

Join the AQ Center for Sustainability for a watch party in AH 127!

04/02/2026

Sign up to volunteer in the AQ community garden now! Shifts are one week long and require about 2-4 hours of work throughout the week. Tasks include watering, weeding, planting, and harvesting and training will be provided so whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, we would love for you to get involved! Sign up on our Linktree or at this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JXEby3NJerrIu6QaAGI-U_DCzoawqWpk/edit?gid=971863100 =971863100

03/27/2026

We're getting ready for the annual "We All Live Here" service day on Friday, April 25th. Come together to care for our shared spaces through service projects at Aquinas College, Marywood, and Wilcox Park. Find the registration form here: https://forms.gle/zdy2rN4Cwtb24tLV9 or on our linktree to sign up today!

03/20/2026

Ken has been fascinated with the Wonders of Creation for over 60 years. He first started photographing wildlife over 20 years ago, and started using iNaturalist 6 ½ years ago. Ken has recorded over 5000 different plants, animals, and fungi on iNaturalist, which places him at 239th in the world for total species, out of over 4,000,000 people! His primary focus has been moths and pollinators, with a special interest in Monarch Butterflies. Ken started the Aquinas College iNaturalist project and has been tracking biodiversity on Catholic Owned Lands with the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Concervation Center.

Join iNaturalist Ambassador Ken Carman and the Center for Sustainability for a conversation on Ken’s connection to Aquinas, how to use iNaturalist, and the importance of citizen science!

03/06/2026

Winter is over and it is time to grow! Join the Center for Sustainability to learn how students, faculty, and staff can engage with sustainability initiatives this spring and summer!