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We 💚 trees, large and small!
🌳 Join us to celebrate Richmond Tree Week on November 4, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
👩🌾 We will be planting native trees in the Eco-Corridor. Lend a hand in planting or join us to give appreciation to these shade-producing, carbon-reducing, incredible plants! Meet us by the picnic tables at the start of the Eco-Corridor.
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🌧️ Green Halloween Event Update: Rescheduled! 🌧️
🎃 Due to rainy weather ahead, we will be rescheduling the Green Halloween in the Eco-Corridor to Friday, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.!
👻 Although we will not have the storytelling or costume contest, swing by for sustainable candy, Halloween music, and spooky decorations. Costumes are encouraged!
📩 If you have any questions, email sustainability@richmond.edu.
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The bright gold and brilliant red leaves have us fully emersed in this miraculous time of year. What a wonderful sign that nature displays to show us that the seasons are changing.🍂
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Sustainability Events
Sustainability News
University of Richmond Ranked as a Top 50 Green College
The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond as one of the top 50 schools in the nation for environmental responsibility in the 2026 edition of its annual Guide to Green Colleges.
University of Richmond Celebrates Grand Opening of New Orchard and Food Forest in Eco-Corridor
University of Richmond’s Eco-Corridor Orchard & Food Forest is now open to the public.
University of Richmond Wins First Place for Recycling Efforts in National Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition
The University of Richmond has placed first in the Campus Race to Zero Waste competition in the GameDay Basketball per capita recycling category.