We love supporting pollinators at UR! There are two pollinator meadows in the Eco-Corridor that are beginning to look beautiful. Wondering how you can help support pollinators in your own backyard? Consider planting a variety of native flowers, limit the use of pesticides, provide a water source, and leave the leaves 🦋🐝
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Abby’s Garden is looking beautiful! Gardeners are growing plants like fresh herbs, chard, lettuce, and peppers 🍅🥬
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The annual Big Yard Sale is back! Shop for gently used items like mini fridges, microwaves, clothes, kitchen items, and more. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the UR Rethink Waste Office and the Sierra Club Falls of the James Group. The Yard Sale is a cash or check-only event. No credit cards will be accepted. Please bring a reusable shopping bag for your items. Parking is in lot R43. EDIT: the UR presale is 6:00pm-8:00pm on Friday.
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Did you know that we have a @babylonmicrofarms unit in the Robins School of Business? Produce harvested from the micro-farm goes to campus dining locations, allowing us to enjoy fresh produce through hydroponics farming. It doesn't get more local than that! Thanks to our partners in @urichmondrobins for supporting innovative, sustainable technology 🌱
Pictured: Annie Waters '24 and Megan Salters '23 harvesting basil for Lou's in April.
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Sustainability News
April 20, 2023
Green Spiders promote sustainability
Environmentally savvy seniors Miriam Gilman and Frank Hanson advocate for a more sustainable future.
April 19, 2023
Second Nature Awards University of Richmond Funds to Aid Campus Climate Projects
The University of Richmond is one of nine higher education institutions awarded pro bono consulting services to aid its campus climate projects.
February 9, 2023
University of Richmond Student Researcher and Environmental Health Advocate Selected for Competitive Luce Scholar Program
Elspeth Collard, a University of Richmond senior from Alexandria, Virginia, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Luce Scholars Program. This nationally competitive fellowship is awarded annually to 18 graduating seniors and young alumni nationwide. Collard is UR’s second Luce Scholar.