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A Bucket of Worms: Vermicomposting

A Bucket of Worms: Vermicomposting

by Julia Nall | Jun 2, 2019 | Green Living, Horticulture, Office for Sustainability, Waste, Zero Waste

The Office for Sustainability recently implemented a vermicomposting system. This type of composting uses worms to decompose foods into nutrient-rich fertilizer. While various types of worms can be used for this process, OFS is using earthworms. The earthworms can eat...
Celebrate Wildflowers This Week

Celebrate Wildflowers This Week

by Julia Nall | May 8, 2019 | Biodiversity, Horticulture, Office for Sustainability, Pollinators

National Wildflower Week is May 4-10, 2019    Our native wildflowers are beautiful, attract a wide array of wildlife, are low maintenance once established, and keep themselves going without fertilizers or irrigation.    You may...
What is Arbor Day?

What is Arbor Day?

by Julia Nall | May 7, 2019 | Biodiversity, Horticulture, Office for Sustainability

What is National Arbor Day? Arbor Day, from the Latin arbor meaning tree, is a national holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees on the last Friday of April. “Trees are simply amazing. They clean air and water, slow climate...
Celebrate Beautiful Butterflies

Celebrate Beautiful Butterflies

by Julia Nall | Mar 14, 2019 | Biodiversity, Horticulture, Office for Sustainability, Pollinators

Celebrate Beautiful Butterflies  March 14th is National Learn About Butterflies Day– so we thought we’d share a few interesting and fun facts about butterflies, along with tips on how you can help butterflies in Arkansas.     ...
Fighting Back Against Invasive Species: When Beauty Becomes the Beast

Fighting Back Against Invasive Species: When Beauty Becomes the Beast

by Julia Nall | Feb 25, 2019 | Biodiversity, Horticulture

The good news: We can fight back. How? By identifying, removing, and replacing them. Invasive species can be physically removed, but it is hard work and requires year-round vigilance. However, the work is worth it, and there are wonderful native alternatives for every invasive species.  

Greedy Goats Pop-Up Petting Zoo Lunch & Learn

Greedy Goats Pop-Up Petting Zoo Lunch & Learn

by Janis Partain | Sep 5, 2018 | Agriculture, Biodiversity, Horticulture, Office for Sustainability, Pollinators

Greedy Goats Return to Campus! September is National Honey Month and the Office for Sustainability is celebrating as part of our commitment to being a certified Bee Campus USA.   Help us celebrate by dropping by and visiting with the Greedy Goat crew on Thursday,...
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