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Nothing Goes Away: Disposing of Waste Properly with Leave No Trace Office Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: Nothing Goes Away: Disposing of Waste Properly with Leave No Trace

Written by Michael Brunson. Pop quiz – who remembers their foundational physics and the first law of thermodynamics?  Anyone?  I'll help you out.  The first law of thermodynamics, in a nutshell, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.  Rather, it is only transformed or transferred from one form to…
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November 2, 2026
Building Resilience: Experiences at the 2026 North American Association for Environmental Education Conference, Portland, OR, October 6-9th Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Building Resilience: Experiences at the 2026 North American Association for Environmental Education Conference, Portland, OR, October 6-9th

Written by Amy Zvonar. Traveling across the country to attend the 2026 North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Conference in Portland, Oregon, afforded me ample time to think deeply about what I wanted to gain from this convening of more than 1,000 educators from all over North America and…
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October 26, 2026
War Eagle Recycling Challenge: Residence Halls Compete to Build Better Recycling Habits EventsOffice Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: War Eagle Recycling Challenge: Residence Halls Compete to Build Better Recycling Habits

Written by Cassidy Hartog Each year, students from across the country and around the world arrive at Auburn University with different experiences and knowledge about recycling. Because recycling guidelines vary from place to place, many students may be unsure about what can and cannot be recycled on campus. This presents…
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October 13, 2026
Leave No Trace: Planning Ahead & Preparing for a New Way to Look at Sustainability Office Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: Leave No Trace: Planning Ahead & Preparing for a New Way to Look at Sustainability

Written by Michael Brunson Leave No Trace.  Perhaps you’ve come across this phrase at a trailhead kiosk while hiking at Chewacla or another park or protected area.  Perhaps you’ve heard a friend mention it while camping.  Maybe you remember learning about it during your days in the Scouts or some…
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October 7, 2026
Connecting Civic Engagement and Sustainability in East Alabama with the League of Women Voters Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Connecting Civic Engagement and Sustainability in East Alabama with the League of Women Voters

What Is the League of Women Voters of East Alabama?  The League of Women Voters of East Alabama (LWVEA) is a local chapter of the League of Women Voters, a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people to participate in our democracy. Founded in 1920, shortly before the ratification of…
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September 30, 2026
Nature Journals and The Lost Art of Observation Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: 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
Auburn Outdoors: Where Adventure Shapes Belonging Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: Auburn Outdoors: Where Adventure Shapes Belonging

By Keli Berkman* I was recently asked, “what does adventure look like to college students?” That’s a loaded question. Gone are the days of big vista kids. Not that big vistas are not, big. They just – aren’t it. Connection is the number one reason their getting outside. Not just…
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April 15, 2026
Building Community: The Impact of Project Uplift Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in Action

Blog post title: Building Community: The Impact of Project Uplift

By Project Uplift* Project Uplift is such a special opportunity for Auburn students to build real, meaningful relationships while making a lasting impact in a child’s life. At its core, the program is about showing up consistently as a mentor and positive role model, helping children build confidence, strengthen self-esteem,…
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April 1, 2026
Natural Interconnectedness Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability Writing ContestSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Natural Interconnectedness

By Tatum Osmon* Well-being is not only an individual pursuit, but an interdependent process in nature and in human communities. Many know the common idea of “company culture” in workplaces, classrooms, or even research settings. This general idea can be observed and understood through an ecological lens, where every member…
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March 31, 2026