National Arbor Day holds a special place in Wake Forester’s hearts as the university is a certified Tree Campus Higher Education by the Arbor Day Foundation. 2025 marked Wake Forest’s 14th consecutive year being recognized, and to celebrate and continue the work, we kicked […]
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 […]
The final day of Wake Forest’s annual Earth Month was a celebratory one. On Wednesday, April 30, students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Green Room of Reynolda Hall for the 12th annual Champions of Change Campus Sustainability Awards. The awards were co-presented by […]
We sat down with Wake Forest’s head debate coach, Justin Green, to talk about what’s changed since he was named a Champion of Change in 2021 for his work to get local high schoolers involved in debate through the Piedmont Environmental Alliance Environmental Debate […]
We had a record-breaking turnout for our 5th annual Earth Talks! Nearly 150 Wake Forest community members joined us in Pugh Auditorium on April 9 to learn about a variety of sustainability topics. Eight students presented powerful talks, including: Students worked with the Office […]
Spring arrived on campus with a splash at the Spring Equinox Celebration and Earth Month Kickoff in the Campus Garden. On March 30, over 200 students, faculty, staff, and families joined the Office of Sustainability and 15 tabling organizations for a day full of upcycled […]
We sat down with David Link, beekeeper and course reserves specialist at ZSR Library, to chat about his honey bees and what’s changed since he was named a Champion of Change in 2016. Read along each week to hear from past champions in the […]
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Nominations are now open for the 12th annual Champions of Change campus sustainability awards! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to nominate themselves and others as a leader of the sustainability transformation on campus before the deadline on February 28. We are seeking nominations […]
Wake Forest will be celebrating Earth Month from March 30 – April 30, and we invite the entire community to get involved! Earth Month is a time to renew our connection to the earth with events, experiences, and celebrations that engage and connect our campus […]
Are you passionate about sustainability? Submit a proposal to present at the fifth annual Earth Talks on April 9. Earth Talks is a series of short, student-led presentations that are focused on sustainability topics. Each talk is led by a Wake Forest student or group of students […]
By: Towne Moores, Staff Writer for the Old Gold & Black As you’ve likely noticed from the blooming flowers around campus and herds of students sunbathing on the Quad, spring has arrived! On Sunday, March 24, the Office of Sustainability celebrated its arrival by hosting […]
Celebrate Earth Day and spring at Wake Forest with events and programs March 24 – April 26, 2024. With 30 events led by partners and student leaders, there’s something for everyone. 🌳 = Signature Office of Sustainability Earth Month event. 🍄 = Fungi Fest event. […]
On April 9, the Office of Sustainability hosted the 11th annual Champions of Change Campus Sustainability Awards. Each year at this awards ceremony, students, faculty, and staff who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to campus sustainability are honored across 5 categories: […]
The Office of Sustainability is hosting its annual Earth Month celebration from mid-March to late April. Join us and our campus partners in highlighting the roots of education for sustainability, historical and inspirational educators, and sustainability-focused engagement while enjoying fun experiences and a renewed sense […]