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James Kalyta // Biomaterials and Sustainable Packaging Society Speaker

The Sustainable Biomaterials and Packaging Society is excited to be virtually welcoming James Kalyta, of The International Group Incorporated. James is the Director of Business Integration at IGI, and has specific knowledge of the many sustainability-related initiatives currently in development there. James will discuss his company, the many applications and…
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November 18, 2020
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Peter Ralten // Biomaterials and Packing Society Speaker

Sustainable Biomaterials and Packaging Society has an incredible speaker event coming up this week! This event is open to students of all majors! Please share among your friends and students! Peter Ralten, Head of Specialist Packaging,Sirane Group will be the guest speaker at this meeting.  
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November 18, 2020
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Stream Clean Up

Parkerson Mill Creek which is downstream of Wellness Kitchen will have a clean up event. Trash bags and gloves will be provided, sturdy shoes, long pants, and water bottles are recommended. Email jnc0023@auburn.edu to sign up.e
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November 18, 2020
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Ho Ho Ho Hike

On the annual HoHoHo Hike, Kreher Nature Center will venture out on a guided hike to try and find the elusive man in red. They'll also explore all the other red things they might find in nature! Then, they'll return to a warm campfire, hot chocolate, crafts, and more. This…
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November 9, 2020
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Football, Fans, & Feathers

One of Auburn’s most popular fall programs — the Southeastern Raptor Center’s Football, Fans and Feathers — offers fans the opportunity to see a raptor show where they will experience birds of prey eye-to-eye and watch as they swoop overhead. The Southeastern Raptor Center is hosting a ticketed eagle flight…
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November 9, 2020

Tree Planting

AU Facilities Management Landscape Services is looking for 20 volunteers to help participate in a City/Extension partnered project to provide free native trees for property owners who remove invasive tree species. They have already removed over 100 exotic invasive trees on campus and need help to plant the new 100…
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October 26, 2020
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Over The Rainbow – Sustainability in New Zealand

Post contributed by By Mary Jo Berkstresser, Senior in Natural Resources Management I love nature. I have always loved being outside and surrounding myself with the beauty and might of the outdoors. Because of this, I decided to go to Auburn to get a degree in Natural Resources Management in…
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December 4, 2018
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Sustainability in the Landscape

Post contributed by Dr. Amy N. Wright, Interim Associate Dean for Instruction, College of Agriculture & Harry G. Ponder Professor, Department of Horticulture  We hear the phrase “sustainable landscape” used frequently but not often accompanied by a description of what makes a landscape in fact sustainable. So, what is a…
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March 30, 2017
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That Springtime Buzz

Post contributed by Dr. Geoff Williams, Assistant Professor of Insect Pollination & Apiculture, College of Agriculture, Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology Springtime in Alabama sees a flurry of activity by the state’s flora and fauna. Among one of the more prominent springtime activities is the buzzing of bees! Big…
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March 30, 2017
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Finding My Green Thumb

Post contributed by Diana Rowell, Office of Sustainability Intern Sustainability. That’s a big word. A word that carries the weight of worldwide change. A passionate word, a futuristic word, a word that makes people share their opinions. As an engineer, sometimes it is difficult to align myself with sustainability without…
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March 27, 2017