Written by Ida Ghorbani, Bee Campus Eco Rep Fall migration is underway! Every year from August to through the end of November, 2 billion birds migrate through Texas. Our state is globally important as one of the most prominent regions for migration paths in the Americas, with one out of four of all migrating birdsContinue reading “The Risks of Bird Migration and How to Get Involved in Protecting Birds on Campus”
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Birdwatching for Citizen Science: The Great Backyard Bird Count!
Written by Ida Ghorbani Did you know that you don’t have to be a scientist to be actively engaged with scientific research in your community? That’s right! Citizen science, also known as community or participatory science, relies on participation and collaboration from the public to increase scientific knowledge. Through citizen science projects, people like youContinue reading “Birdwatching for Citizen Science: The Great Backyard Bird Count!”
Marvelous Monarch Migration
Written by Ida Ghorbani (Environmental Justice Eco Rep) Every year in late September through October, almost half a million Monarch butterflies begin making their way from where they hatched in the north to Mexico, marking the start of a truly remarkable 1,500 mile-long journey. Being in Texas, we have the unique opportunity of being oneContinue reading “Marvelous Monarch Migration”
A Guide To Eating More Sustainably & Ethically
Written by Ida Ghorbani (Environmental Justice Eco Rep) Have you ever thought about how the food you buy and eat impacts the environment? Our consumptions do in fact have a big influence on the world around us, and there are many changes that we can make to reduce the harms that may be associated withContinue reading “A Guide To Eating More Sustainably & Ethically”
Earth Week 2023 Recap!
Written by Ida Ghorbani A couple of weeks ago, the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Student Volunteerism hosted this year’s Earth Week! Earth Week happens the week of Earth Day every year, and is a week full of sustainability-related events and volunteer opportunities. This year, our theme for the week was “Make ItContinue reading “Earth Week 2023 Recap!”
Mushrooms: The Unsung Heroes of the Climate Crisis
Image by Thanh Soledas, Unsplash Written by Ida Ghorbani Portobello, shiitake, porcini…mushrooms are a delicious and healthy addition to pizza, pasta, and pretty much any dish (at least in my opinion). However, did you know that mushrooms can also help fight climate change? Yup! There has been research showing that mushrooms can be a pivotalContinue reading “Mushrooms: The Unsung Heroes of the Climate Crisis”
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