Invasive Plant Volunteer Workday

Join the Chewacla Invasive Plant Working Group this weekend to remove invasive species from our state parks. They are looking for anyone who is able to help with invasive plant control efforts at the park. Tools, water, and snacks are provided. Wear field clothes and sturdy shoes.

ContributorNovember 13, 2025

SDG12 Updates

Gift Giving with Purpose

Holiday celebrations are just around the corner, and soon we will be asking ourselves the same question: What gifts do I give my loved ones this holiday season? This time of year allows us to reconnect with friends and family we might not frequently get to see, which can make it tricky to find meaningful gifts for them. Too often, we end up giving gifts that hold little purpose, and they…

ContributorNovember 5, 2025

Family Discovery Hike: Reptiles

Join our guides for an educational adventure as you and your children take in the many sights and sounds of the Preserve. Discovery Hikes offer excellent opportunities to learn about nature and see wildlife up close, while enjoying fresh air and exercise in our beautiful outdoors. Groups meet at the…

ContributorSeptember 4, 2025

Inspired by William Bartram: Southern Landscapes by Philip Juras

Part of the OLLI at Auburn Brown Bag Series Growing up in Georgia, artist Philip Juras could only dream of the bountiful southern nature that William Bartram documented two and a half centuries ago. Inspired by Bartram’s writing, Philip has created a body of paintings depicting both contemporary and historic…

ContributorSeptember 3, 2025

Branching Out: The Public History of Trees with Brian Dempsey and Carrie Barske Crawford

Part of the OLLI at Auburn Brown Bag Series Trees are often viewed primarily as natural resources, yet they also hold powerful places in our cultural landscapes and collective memory. Branching Out: The Public History of Trees, a 2025 essay collection from the University of Massachusetts Press, explores trees through…

ContributorSeptember 3, 2025

AWW Bacteria & Water Chemistry Training – Oxford

Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification. Check out Alabama Water Watch's blog to learn more about Water Chemistry Monitoring and…

ContributorFebruary 10, 2025

Davis Arboretum Second Tuesday Tours

Experience the Davis Arboretum like never before! Make plans to attend our new "Second Tuesday Garden Tours" beginning Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM! Grab your friends and colleagues and meet us at the Arboretum pavilion for a delightful midday stroll through our beautiful garden as you learn about…

ContributorFebruary 3, 2025

Spirit of Sustainability Awards Ceremony

The Auburn University Spirit of Sustainability Awards program exists to recognize individuals or groups of Auburn University students, faculty, staff, and alumni that exemplify the Auburn spirit by making significant contributions toward sustainability on campus or in a community at any point along the Sustainability Compass: Nature, Economy, Society, individual…

ContributorFebruary 3, 2025

AWW Stream Biomonitoring Training Registration Deadline

Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Stream Biomonitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification. What is Stream Biomonitoring? Read more on the AWWareness Blog For more information on how to access this…

ContributorDecember 5, 2024

AWW Stream Biomonitoring Training

ContributorDecember 5, 2024