Sustainability

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One example of environmental justice efforts on campus this year is the work of @UPAL_National founder Queen Zakia… https://t.co/V1ddKT5i1b
There can be no environmental justice without racial justice. “If we strive to eliminate racism and classism, as w… https://t.co/VKJgZ5fzS3
Systemic discrimination and violence against people of color are horrific and unacceptable. We have a responsibilit… https://t.co/t2vEUinKEw
Thank you to everyone who gave to sustainability during #URHere! Your generous donations will ensure the Eco-Corrid… https://t.co/tyNQUnP0YD
Our organic campus Community Garden, located in the Eco-Corridor, was founded in 2009. Since then, it has brought t… https://t.co/gr1th640NP
The Gambles Mill Trail, approximately half mile long, winds its way through the Eco-Corridor. It has quickly become… https://t.co/d4ZXGs3WtI
The Eco-Corridor has two outdoor classrooms and a handful of mulch trails to the creek that make it easier for clas… https://t.co/P6F30qXHZR
For years, students have gotten out of the classroom to learn about mapping, water quality testing, local biodivers… https://t.co/MYvaBCitKz
There are multiple pollinator meadows in the Eco-Corridor to support pollinators like bees, butterflies, and moths… https://t.co/6uWJx40u8S
Invasive species management, through methods like manual plant removal and goat browsing, in the Eco-Corridor helps… https://t.co/MhOROqiuuz
#URHere has begun! This year, we're focused on the Eco-Corridor. Check out these before and after photos of stream… https://t.co/iKgxh1ol8a
Alum Shelley Francis saw a clear intersection between environmental stewardship and public health in electric vehic… https://t.co/ql8dVR9g6B
#URHere is only a day away! Wednesday and Thursday, we'll be sharing ways that you can support research, recreation… https://t.co/xl1aKUqHBl
RT @urichmond: #URichmond is now one of 98 campuses across the country to be certified as a Bee Campus USA affiliate. #SpiderPride 🕷🐝 http…
RT @URNews2Use: #urichmond bio prof Jennifer Sevin says #WorldTurtleDay tomorrow is a great time to educate people about the illegal collec…
RT @spidersengage: "At the end of spring break, as we realized that campus operations were going to be drastically different for the rest o…
In the latest issue of the University of Richmond Magazine, you can learn about the $700,000 grant that professor S… https://t.co/nNHE76mFLa