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  • Nov 04
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

    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. Register through Eventbrite for weather updates!

    Eco-Corridor Entrance
  • Nov 13
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Engage in a set of activities that foster a deeper connection between you and the natural world. Participants will interact with the local environment in novel ways using multiple senses with a goal of sparking curiosity, appreciation, and understanding of nature.

    Eco-Corridor Entrance
  • Nov 17
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

    Join Rethink Waste for a 101 Zoom session to learn more about the culture of waste management and reuse in Ghana and to learn how we sort our waste at the University of Richmond! This event is a part of the International Education Week Ecochallenge. Email rethinkwaste@richmond.edu for the Zoom link.    

  • Nov 17
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Join the Waste Conscious Sorting Event to learn more about consumer habits on campus. For more information, contact rethinkwaste@richmond.edu.  This event is a part of the International Education Week Ecochallenge. Register for updates by visiting our Eventbrite page.

  • Nov 19
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Join the Office for Sustainability in Abby's Garden (located in the Eco-Corridor) from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. for a tour of the garden and the Orchard & Food Forest, and learn more about what is being harvested at this time of year.

  • Nov 20
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Join the Office for Sustainability for an OARTAC lesson from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Wilton Center Multi-Faith Room to learn methods for having productive climate (or any challenging) conversations. ORTAC stands for Open-Ask-Reflect-Tell-Ask-Close. This event is a part of the International Education Week Ecochallenge. 

    University of Richmond, Wilton Center, Multi-Faith Room
  • Dec 04
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    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! 

    University of Richmond, Dining Hall, Richmond Room