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We want to give a huge THANK YOU to and the student athletes for joining us for a trash pick up last Friday!Thanks for ...
05/05/2026

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to and the student athletes for joining us for a trash pick up last Friday!

Thanks for helping us clean up campus!!

We LOVE reducing waste and sharing our love of plants with you all 😍🩷Thank you to everyone who came to our recycled cont...
02/15/2026

We LOVE reducing waste and sharing our love of plants with you all 😍🩷

Thank you to everyone who came to our recycled containers workshop. We were able to get creative with lots of different jars, cans, cups, and more! We love you all!!

And thank you for gathering fun natural decorations for our crafting

02/05/2026

Need the perfect gift for your Valentine?
Get them something everyone loves— A PLANT

Stop by our Valentines Terrarium event on February 12th from 11-3 in Upham Greenhouse to reduce waste and take home a plant for someone you love (or yourself 🤭)

Still looking to add a few things to your New Year's Resolutions for 2026? Try adding some sustainability focused goals!...
01/02/2026

Still looking to add a few things to your New Year's Resolutions for 2026? Try adding some sustainability focused goals! 🎉🌳

A new year is the perfect time to begin new habits. Why not create some that help our environment and community too?

Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers, staff, students, plant purchasers, event goers, environment appreciators, and lovers of sustainability! We couldn't have had such an amazing 2025 without you all. See you in 2026!

(pssst... stay tuned for some exciting news and events coming in the new year 🤫)

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Happy new year! 🎆 Kick of 2026 strong by signing up for Winter Salt Week! When salt is used for melting ice and snow it ...
01/02/2026

Happy new year! 🎆
Kick of 2026 strong by signing up for Winter Salt Week! When salt is used for melting ice and snow it can become a major pollutant. Learn more about how you can do your part by signing up for a FREE livestream through wintersaltweek.org

10/08/2025

Join the UWW Sustainability Office for a garden harvest!

We’ve discussed 3 different invasive species so far in this series. Can you identify them in our pop quiz? Let us know h...
07/31/2025

We’ve discussed 3 different invasive species so far in this series. Can you identify them in our pop quiz? Let us know how you do in the comments!

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Presenting our third entry into our invasive species series: Reed canary grass! This invasive can be difficult to identi...
07/28/2025

Presenting our third entry into our invasive species series: Reed canary grass! This invasive can be difficult to identify, but is the first to grow and turn green in the early spring. Reed canary grass can be found all over wetlands, and outcompetes native grasses. Learn how to identify and combat it right here!

July 28th each year is World Nature Conservation Day. Here at the Sustainability Office, conservation is what we’re all ...
07/28/2025

July 28th each year is World Nature Conservation Day. Here at the Sustainability Office, conservation is what we’re all about! Use today to take action and reflect about what the world could be if we worked to make it safe, clean, and in harmony with nature.

Dame’s Rocket is a purple or white flower that can be found in oak savannas or open prairies. But don’t let its pretty a...
07/21/2025

Dame’s Rocket is a purple or white flower that can be found in oak savannas or open prairies. But don’t let its pretty appearance fool you. This Eurasian plant is invasive to North America and spreads quickly, displacing native plants. Our guide shares all the information you need about Dame’s Rocket, including how to identify and remove it.

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