By Hannah Schwartz
A student holds a snake after grabbing some fresh flowers.
Auburn University’s Sustainability Picnic returned this year for another incredible event with locally-sourced food, live music, and countless involvement opportunities. Over 330 students attended and were able to visit with other students as well as resources, clubs, and organizations throughout campus that make a difference. See below some of the great groups that attended.
Attendees cool off with ice cream.
This event was waste-free – all that was left was a single glove! Everything else was recycled or composted. The food was vegetarian, locally-sourced, and delicious. It was prepared and served by Tiger Dining on frisbees as plates. Over 330 frisbees were given out and taken home by attendees. All cups and utensils were reusable and given to attendees.
Ian Malinowski performs for attendees.
Ian Malinowski gave a live performance of songs old and new as attendees enjoyed the event. Ian is a Junior here at Auburn majoring in Commercial Music. He hopes to continue his education pursuing a Master’s in performance and work as a studio session guitarist. Check out his Instagram, @ian.mal_, for more content!
An attendee wins bingo and receives his prize – a free bike!
Donations of door prizes for bingo were graciously made by Sidetrack, Well Red, Taco Mama, Coca-Cola, AU Rec and Wellness Center, Auburn University Bookstore, Trek, and Masters of Community Planning.
A special thanks to our cosponsors:
Academic Sustainability Program
College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment
Master of Community Planning
Office of Sustainability
Tiger Dining
The Donald E. Davis Arboretum
Waste Reduction and Recycling Department
Student Organizations
To connect with these groups and even more, visit our student groups page.
Active Minds at Auburn University
American Conservation Coalition
Auburn Cares
Auburn SAGA
Campus Kitchens Project
Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Club
Engineers Without Borders
Marine Biology Club
Outdoor Adventure Club
Plant-Based Plainsman
Project Uplift
Students for Clean Water
Sustainable Biomaterials and Packaging Society
Universities Fighting World Hunger
Water and Environmental Student Association
Society for Natural Resources
SGA – Student Government Association
Community Resources
Citizens Climate Lobby
For the Bees
League of Women Voters in East Alabama
University Programs and Resources
Academic Sustainability Program
Arboretum
AU Involve
AU NSFRT
Auburn Bee Lab
Auburn Outdoors
Campus Food Pantry/Auburn Cares/with Tiger Dining
College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment
Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
Master of Community Planning Program
Museum of Natural History
Office of Global Education
Office of Inclusion and Diversity
Office of Sustainability
Rec and Wellness – Group Fitness
Sustainability Auburn Alumni Affiliate
Tiger Dining
Vertical Farm in Transformation Garden
Waste Reduction Recycling Department
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