Post contributed by Hallie Nelson, Office of Sustainability Intern Jeff gives a talk at Auburn's Bike to Work event. How did you get to your office or class today? Most people have a morning commute route that doesn’t change much from day-to-day. I know I do. I travel straight down…
adminSeptember 5, 2017
Post contributed by Kenzley Defler, Office of Sustainability Intern A little more than a year ago, a student group focused on organic gardening at Auburn was nonexistent. However, now the established Organic Garden Club meets regularly at the Community Garden to prepare, plant, grow, and harvest a variety of crops.…
adminAugust 8, 2017
Post contributed by Kenzley Defler, Office of Sustainability Intern Ask any Auburn fan about tradition and the answer will likely allude to the cultural importance of trees, as major victories are celebrated by rolling Toomer’s Corner. The famous Toomer’s Oaks have been deeply ingrained into the Auburn identity, one of…
adminApril 3, 2017
Post contributed by Kenzley Defler, Office of Sustainability Intern In the culture of today’s world, most people enter numerous buildings every day. We spend about 90% of our time inside buildings. We leave our houses and go to school or work. We shop at grocery stores, workout in gyms, and…
adminFebruary 27, 2017
Like many advocates of sustainability, Rachel Preuit’s interest began as a child when she went on a camping trip with her family every summer. Through these trips, she began to appreciate the beauty of nature and develop respect for natural systems and the outdoors. Upon coming to Auburn for college,…
adminJanuary 26, 2017