Calendar of Events

Join the Office for Sustainability for a tour of the Eco-Corridor! Morning snacks and coffee provided. 

Join fellow Spiders for a meaningful Saturday morning of community service during our Spider Meetup Community Cleanup, hosted by Andrew K. Duffy, ’07. We’re teaming up with RVA Clean City Sweep—now in its 13th year of beautifying Richmond—to support cleanup efforts along the historic Brookland Park business corridor.  

Join the Office for Sustainability for an evening of fun in the new UR Orchard & Food Forest! 

Learn how to build a hoop house to protect your winter crop and extend your growing season! Meet in Abby's Garden in the Eco-Corridor. 

Celebrate Halloween in the Eco-Corridor with ghoulish-inspired storytelling, jack-o-lanterns, and more! More details coming soon.

In celebration of Richmond Tree Week, the Office for Sustainability will be planting native trees in the Eco-Corridor to increase Richmond’s tree canopy. Students, faculty, staff, and community are welcome! We will meet at the entrance of the Eco-Corridor by the picnic tables.

Create your own natural holiday wreath using locally foraged plants! Learn tips and tricks for crafting and take home a beautiful end product.  Spots are limited - registration is required. Visit Eventbrite to sign up!