This fall, UW–Madison is launching an organic landscape management pilot project that will transition four prominent campus areas—Library Mall, Henry Mall, Ogg Residence Hall, and the Divine Nine Plaza—to organic landscaping methods. Over the next …
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Sustainable tips for a successful move-in
Move in is a busy, exciting time on campus – and a great opportunity to incorporate sustainable practices and contribute to UW–Madison’s Zero Waste goal.
Free Energy-Saving Kits Available for UW–Madison Students and Employees
UW–Madison is participating in the Focus on Energy Higher Education Kit Challenge, encouraging eligible students and employees to claim a free home energy-saving kit using the code “HE-UWMD” by 10/31/24.
UW–Madison Recertified by Bee Campus USA
A look into the “amazing,” “exciting,” and “hopeful” cross-campus collaboration leading to Bee Campus
Igniting Fire Culture on Campus
The hottest course on campus, Landscape Architecture 581: Prescribed Fire Ecology & Implementation, has wrapped up its sixth year as a spring semester offering. Led by Jeb Barzen and a cadre of supporting organizations and …
At UW–Madison Earth Fest, Thousands Come Together to Celebrate the Planet — and Ensure Its Future
Community events, lectures by renowned climate experts, and a major announcement of new sustainability hires highlighted the week of programming hosted by the Nelson Institute and Office of Sustainability.
UW 175 concludes with interactive, informative sustainability events at the Community Open House
Biking and walking tours, hands-on experiments, interactive activities at the Lakeshore Preserve and Arboretum, a First Nations history walking tour, and more programs headline sustainability events at this April’s Community Open House.
UW–Madison Launches Sustainability Research Hub
New Sustainable Visitor and Education Center to Transform Picnic Point, Lakeshore Nature Preserve
UW–Madison Launches Ambitious Environmental Sustainability Initiative
On February 8th, 2024, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced the most comprehensive environmental sustainability initiative in UW–Madison’s history.