Join the First Cohort of TIGERSpaces Labs Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17

Join the First Cohort of TIGERSpaces Labs

Where Discovery Meets Responsibility  What if your lab could reduce waste, improve efficiency, save resources, and be recognized as a leader in sustainable research?  That is exactly what TIGERSpaces Labs is designed to do.   Developed by the Office of Sustainability in partnership with Facilities Management and Risk Management and Safety,…
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September 16, 2026
Sustainability Picnic 2026: Growing Ideas, Inspiring Change EventsSustainable Development Goal 17

Sustainability Picnic 2026: Growing Ideas, Inspiring Change

The flourishing landscape of the Donald E. Davis Arboretum was abuzz with more than our beloved pollinators at this year’s Sustainability Picnic. On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Auburn University Office of Sustainability and co-sponsors converged on the lawns and winding garden trails to host the annual event. With over 400…
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September 3, 2026
Get Books for Free! Sustainable Development Goal 4

Get Books for Free!

If you haven’t noticed yet, we’ve added a new section to our digest called “Listen and Learn”. In each digest edition, we’ll share a book and podcast recommendation to help you explore sustainability topics, perspectives, and ideas. Whether you are looking to dive deeper into sustainability or simply pick up…
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September 2, 2026
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Join the Fun: Finding Franklin: A Common Book AUmazing Race Event

The annual Common Book Program introduces new students to the university’s community through a shared reading that encourages critical thinking, meaningful dialogue, and engagement beyond the classroom. For 2026, the university has selected Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful Life. This book…
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June 18, 2026
Nature Journals and The Lost Art of Observation Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 3

Nature Journals and The Lost Art of Observation

By Michael Brunson* Photo by Michael Brunson One of my tried-and-true tools in my teaching toolkit is a field, or nature, journal.  Whether I am teaching a class on natural history, environmental interpretation, or outdoor recreation, having students keep a field journal throughout the semester has not only improved engagement and helped link classroom learning to the real world, but…
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April 28, 2026
Blood Donation as a Community-Building Practice Sustainable Development Goal 3

Blood Donation as a Community-Building Practice

By Emily Moore* It takes a village. Despite its almost droning ubiquity, there is a truth to that phrase that delves into the very heart of sustainability as a global societal framework. In order for our planet to maintain healthy systems in the spheres of nature, economy, society, and well-being, we humans must work together at multiple levels. One sustainable practice…
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April 16, 2026
One Night, Many Voices – Finding Community Around Alabama’s Waters EventsSustainable Development Goal 14Sustainable Development Goal 17

One Night, Many Voices – Finding Community Around Alabama’s Waters

By Cole Bedics* Alabama is a very diverse state, a fact you have probably heard of before. We lead the nation in freshwater biodiversity. Another fact you may be unaware of: Alabama has one of the highest extinction rates in the nation. The juxtaposition of what we have and what we have lost is astounding, and it is a largely unknown reality to…
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April 16, 2026
Getting Your Roots – Finding Your People at the Community Garden Sustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 17

Getting Your Roots – Finding Your People at the Community Garden

By Cole Bedics* Did you know that you have the opportunity to grow your own plants and food right here in Auburn? It doesn't matter if you live in a residence hall or tiny apartment, because you have access to the Community Garden at Auburn University. Where you can rent a plot and use it to grow anything from wildflowers to…
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April 16, 2026