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!”
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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!”
UNIV 3310 and Trinity River Audubon Center
Habitat restoration is something we’re all familiar with – the process of renewing or replenishing degraded ecosystems through several avenues, including climate control, the reintroduction of flora and fauna, and area management. However, the framework with which we view habitat restoration is also critically important. When we consider what ecosystems we’re restoring or what anContinue reading “UNIV 3310 and Trinity River Audubon Center”
Trick or Trash
Say “Boo” to Candy Wrappers in Landfills Did you know that more than 600 million pounds of candy are purchased each year to celebrate Halloween in the United States? Here’s a spookier thought: the majority of those candy wrappers end up in landfills because regular single-stream or curbside recycling pick-up are not able to acceptContinue reading “Trick or Trash”
Keeping UTD Green
Hello everyone! Now that the school year is transitioning into in person again and some of us are working and going to classes on campus, here are some sustainable habits we can continue to practice to keep our campus green. When we pick up on the simple ways we can be more sustainable in ourContinue reading “Keeping UTD Green”
The Greenhouse Blog 