Events

Climate Crisis: Truth in Action Presentation & Panel

November 21, 2019 - 12:30pm

The event will consist of a Climate Reality presentation and a panel of local climate leaders.

IC Climate Expo at Big Grove

IC Climate Expo at Big Grove

November 21, 2019 - 5:30pm

Learn how the community can come together to fight climate change at the City of Iowa City's first ever IC Climate Expo at Big Grove!...

19th Annual Iowa Organic Conference

19th Annual Iowa Organic Conference

November 24, 2019 - 3:00pm

This joint effort between Iowa State and the University of Iowa will allow producers and experts to share their tips on how to successfully transition into organic production and provide methods to enhance organic operations.  This event takes place on Sunday, November 24 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm AND on Monday, November 25 from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Dreaming of a Vetter World

Dreaming of a Vetter World

November 24, 2019 - 3:00pm

On the Vetter farm, their most important crop is the soil....

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    Sustainability by the Numbers

    1,897
    students and faculty
    participating in Eco Hawks Program
    225
    students enrolled in
    Certificate of Sustainability Program
    7.5
    million pounds of waste
    recycled and diverted from landfill
    400+
    sustainability-related and
    focused classes to choose from
    $21
    million secured for
    sustainability-related research since 2014
    36
    thousand hours invested by UI students
    and faculty through the Iowa Initiative
    for Sustainable Communities

    Rated “Silver” in Sustainability Tracking (STARS) by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
    Designated a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 10 years and running!