Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum muses on one of the pleasures of youth–running with no particular destination in mind. Read more
Students and Nature
Chicago-Area Universities Collaborate to Promote Bicycling
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is participating in a program to promote bicycling and other alternative transportation modes on campus. By collaborating with the Chicago Department of Transportation … Read more
A Lot to Digest with Composting on Campus
There is a certain waste stream on college and university campuses that can travel two very different paths. One path, which ends at the local landfill, leads to the uncontrolled … Read more
Guest Post: Is Culture Shift Possible?
Students and visitors walking into a residence hall at Oberlin College shouldn’t be surprised to find glowing orbs mounted on walls, changing colors throughout the day. Sound like one of … Read more
Clean Energy From Humans? No Sweat
A light switch can be powered by sun, wind or water, but what about by the sweat of one’s brow? Oregon State University is one of the first universities to … Read more
Finally–An Excuse To Visit The Playground!
Spring is finally here – and NWF’s Be Out There campaign has teamed up with the non-profit KaBOOM! to find 100,000 Playspaces in 100 Days – and you can earn … Read more