Traditionally, farmers and gardeners have saved seeds each fall to prepare for the coming spring’s planting. This practice has grown over centuries, and now, commonly, seed libraries can be found in an effort to protect biodiversity, build community resiliency, and create more opportunities for amateur […]
From March 30 – April 30, 2025, students, faculty, and staff celebrated Earth Month at Wake Forest. This annual celebration has roots that extend back to the very first Earth Day in 1970, which was characterized by nation-wide teach-ins highlighting the links between environmental […]
Are you looking to spend more time outside this summer? Want to meet new colleagues? Join the Office of Sustainability for Faculty and Staff volunteer hours in the Campus Garden (1141 Polo Road)! No prior experience is required. Just bring yourself and a water […]
Wake Forest University has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus Higher Education, formerly Tree Campus USA, for the 14th consecutive year. Achieving this recognition reaffirms Wake Forest’s commitment to environmental stewardship, conservation, and thoughtful maintenance of our campus’ vast tree […]
Perspectives on Sustainability, Quarterly Newsletter By Ashley Wilcox, Director of Sustainability Initiatives for the School of Business Whether you’re just starting a career in sustainability or you’re a grizzled veteran, you’re likely well versed in solutions. From carbon offsets to recycling programs and energy efficiency […]
Perspectives on Sustainability, Quarterly Newsletter Forty-two. It’s the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything. The only number retired by all of Major League Baseball, in honor of Jackie Robinson. The number of kilometers in a marathon, imperial units be damned. […]
Are you a faculty or staff member interested in getting your hands in the dirt this summer? Looking for a mid-day break from your computer? Come out to the Campus Garden (1141 Polo Road) for WFU faculty and staff volunteer hours in June, July, and […]
Wake Forest has been re-certified as a Tree Campus Higher Education by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 13th year in a row, thanks to the efforts of our campus arborist, Jim Mussetter, the Facilities & Campus Services Landscaping and Arboriculture team, the Campus […]
February 13, 2024 In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, how do the relationships between humans, non-human animals, and landscapes influence public health? Join Wake Forest’s Office of Sustainability and co-sponsoring departments on Tuesday, February 13th at 5:30pm in Brendle Recital Hall for Tracing Threads from Art […]
Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, some don tan shirts and rubber gloves and call themselves the Compost Crew. The Compost Crew is a student-initiated group committed to diverting waste on campus. As their name indicates, the group’s primary focus is collecting food waste […]
Wake Forest University will be hosting the Piedmont Environmental Alliance Earth Day Fair on Davis Field Saturday, April 17, 2010. This is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and the 5th celebration for PEA. More than 100 exhibitors and Teaching Tents will illustrate for […]
