What You Can Do

UMBC’s vision for sustainability is inclusive of all people at all levels of their careers. The Office of Sustainability works with all Retrievers to design and promote initiatives that resonate with YOU and where you are in your sustainability journey. Sustainability programs are designed to appeal to students, faculty, and staff. Some programs are geared toward one demographic or another group on campus while other programs are intentionally designed to foster collaboration among all stakeholders.

All Retrievers

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  • Explore A Sustainable Campus

  • Get Involved with Sustainability

  • Go Zero Waste

Students

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  • Work and learn with your peers as Eco-Ambassadors

  • Residential Composting for your residence hall

  • Academic & Career Sustainability Opportunities

Faculty & Staff

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  • Green Department Program

  • Green Labs Program

  • Sustainability Functions at Work

 

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Apr
22

Weekly Cleanup

Invasive plant removal and trash cleanup

Location

The Commons : Steps Near the Yum Shoppe

Date & Time

April 22, 2016, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

After the Environmental Mingle, we will go out to the cleanup. Dress appropriately, long pants and long sleeves and bring water. Also, bring tools such as flathead screwdrivers.

Apr
22

Environmental Mingle

Come discuss environmental issues and UMBC!

Location

On Campus : Meet at the garden and walk to

Date & Time

April 22, 2016, 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Description

We will have a free form discussion about environmentally related issues. Brownies and other snacks will be provided! 

Apr
22

Tree Planting

Spend Earth Day giving back to Mother Nature!

Location

On Campus

Date & Time

April 22, 2016, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Description

Come to the Garden for lunch at noon and then stay to help plant some fruit trees in the permaculture forest! We'll be planting until 3 PM, but if that's not enough service for you, this event...