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Schools Use Summer Break As A Time For Intensive Sustainability Courses
We’re well into June, and — for the vast majority of college students and professors — that wonderful time known as “summer break.” However, for an increasing number of students and faculty across the nation, the months between the end… Read more >
Voices of NWF’s Young Leaders Assembly: The Cure For “Nature Envy” by Sarah Haynes
As a student, I have had my fair share of what I call ‘nature envy’ moments. You know, the ones where you are sitting in the classroom and suddenly find yourself staring out a window (if your lucky) or just day-dreaming (if… Read more >
Community College Program Encourages Idea Exchange in Green Fields of Study
Guest Blog by: Staci Matlock The Santa Fe New Mexican Walking through the new Trades and Advanced Technology Center at Santa Fe Community College is like touring one big practical idea incubator. Students are taking theories from the biofuels, solar,… Read more >
Make The Most Of Your Summer By Participating in One of Outdoor Nation’s Summer Summits!
This summer, Outdoor Nation will host multiple 3-day regional youth summits and is looking for talented and passionate youth leaders from the millennial generation to take part as delegates. The summits will be held in New York City, Atlanta, Minneapolis,… Read more >
Voices of NWF’s Young Leaders Assembly: Youth Mentorship in Atlanta by Imran Battla
by Imran Battla Senior Program Manager, Applied Mentorship Program for Sustainability On April 21, 2011, sixty elementary school kids from Dobbs Elementary School part of the Atlanta Public Schools and and God’s Little Angels Academy based in Lithonia GA, came to the OAC… Read more >
Campus Ecology Fellow Helping Indiana Fight Invasive Algae & Harmful Fertilizers
DePauw University Senior Katherine “Kate” M. Wright is spearheading a fight against the algae invading Indiana’s lakes and streams. The Indiana Wildlife Federation’s (IWF) first NWF Campus Ecology Fellow is encouraging colleges across the state to stop using lawn fertilizers that feed the green menace. Read more >
Taking the Shot: When to Go Green With Your Data Center
When it comes to “greening” a college or university data center, institutional inertia, budgetary concerns and politics often combine to create delays and complications that can put projects off for years. For schools looking to upgrade to a leaner, greener data center, the key to success often lies in understanding when those very same problems can be used to press the advantage. Read more >
Sustainability Student Success Story: ThinkGreenLiveClean.com
In 2007, college student Wyatt Taubman created the slogan “Think Green, Live Clean” while brainstorming ways to communicate sustainability to his peers. Hear how his experiences shaped this process and tips for creating change. Read more >
NWF Campus Fellow Working to Help Indiana Colleges and Universities Go Phosphorus-Free
NWF’s Campus Ecology Program and affiliate Indiana Wildlife Federation (IWF) have joined forces to support Fellow Katherine Wright to help promote IWF’s Phosphorus-Free Campaign within the higher Ed system in Indiana. Read more >
Georgia Colleges and Universities Gather to Promote Sustainable Dining Practices
At an event organized by the Georgia Campus Sustainability Network in partnership with the Campus Ecology and Kennesaw State University, representatives from 20 Georgia colleges and universities gathered to learn about sustainable dining issues and initiatives from some of the leading campuses around the state. Read more >
