Events
Fall Community + Campus Sustainability Mixer
Please join the Fayetteville Forward Green Economy Group and the University of Arkansas Office for Sustainability as we host the 4th Community + Campus Sustainability Mixer. This year we will be holding the popular casual networking event at U.S. Pizza on Dickson Street on September 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm. All students are encouraged to stop by this casual tabling event. Local community and campus organizations should come prepared to greet new faces and discuss opportunities for service learning, internships, job opportunities and collaboration. There will be free pizza while supplies last.
Tuesday, September 23rd, 5:30 Pm – 7:30 Pm
U.S. Pizza on Dickson Street
Please contact one of our organizers for questions or if you are interested in tabling.
Keaton Smith, keaton.smith@iberiabank.com
Angela Wisely, angela.wisely@gmail.com
Study Abroad Fair
The annual Study Abroad Fair will be held from 10:00am-2:00pm on Tuesday, September 23 in the International Connections Lounge located in the Union. Sustainable Practices in Panama will have a table, so come find us if you would like to ask any questions or talk to the trip leaders, Professor Boss and David Samudio, in person. You will also find information about funding your trip using scholarships and other financial aid.
Apply for the Sustainable Practices in Panama Study Abroad Experience
Tuesday, September 23rd, 10 Am – 2 Pm
International Connections Lounge
Arkansas Union
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Native Plant Volunteer Day at the White River
The Watershed Conservation Resource Center is hosting a volunteer event to perform maintenance activities at their streambank stabilization site on the White River in Fayetteville. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants, collecting native seeds, and planting natives at the site. Volunteers will meet at the WCRC office (380 W Rock St. in Fayetteville) and drive to the White River Restoration Site.
Sign Up to Volunteer at the White River
Tuesday, September 23, 4 Pm – 7:30 Pm
Fayetteville Public Library
380 W Rock St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
Holt Middle School Community Garden Work Day
In Holt Middle School’s Community Garden we are growing plants, growing minds, and growing together! It is time get some work done to prepare for our fall and winter gardens. We will have a workday this coming Wednesday the 24th. We’ll be out there from 3-5 pm and can use all the help we can get! This will be a great chance to work with kids (5-7th grade) and connect with other members of the community. No previous gardening experience is required!
Please email holt.community.gardens@gmail.com if you plan to attend as we plan to provide snacks and beverages.
Wednesday, September 24th, 3 – 5 Pm
Holt Middle School
2365 N Rupple Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72704
Razorback Food Recovery in Pomfret
We have a brand new opportunity, recovering from a Dining Hall! We are starting in Pomfret Dining Hall and we need volunteers. The deadline for applications has been extended to Wednesday, September 24th by noon. Applicants can email their applications to recovery@uark.edu or bring them by the Center for Community Engagement (Arkansas Union A643).
Apply to Help with Food Recovery in Pomfret Dining Hall
Waste Management at Bikes, Blues, & BBQ
Waste Management – Even though none of us want to think about it one of the most crucial jobs during the rally is managing the trash. Volunteers switch out trash bags, placing them in designated locations to be picked up and taken to dumpsters. Bikes, Blues and BBQ is well-known for the how clean the streets are kept, with guests often commenting on this. However, it takes a dedicated and special volunteer to help with this!
Volunteer to Help with Waste Management at Bikes, Blues & BBQ
Wednesday, September 24th, 8 Am – 11:30 Pm
Butterfield School Garden & Grounds Work Day
Butterfield School is having a Garden & Grounds work day. They will need help with weeding, mulching, and planting perennials in Butterfield’s outdoor classroom area (rain garden, butterfly/pollinator garden, raised beds for veggies & herbs, compost demonstration area, etc.). If there is enough help enough help, they’ll weed, trim & mulch around the school’s trees & shrubs too!
Volunteers can arrive at any time and stay as long as they like. No registration is required. Email Garnett Wise (gwise@wm.com) with any questions.
Sunday, September 28th, 1 – 5 Pm
Butterfield Trail Elementary School
3050 N Old Missouri Rd, Fayetteville
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Assistant
The ReStore is a discount home improvement center open to the public that accepts donations of new and gently used building materials, furniture, and appliances and sells them at greatly reduced prices. Customer service is the primary focus for our ReStore Volunteers. Our ReStore staff will assign jobs as needed.
Sign Up to Volunteer at the ReStore
1421 E. 15th St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Fayetteville Public Library
They Fayetteville Public Library is inviting UA sustainability students to get involved by volunteering at the library. Volunteers can set their own hours and choose from a variety of programs and departments.
Margaret Burdette, Manager of Volunteer Services
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
direct phone – 479.856.7104 | library phone – 479.856.7000
www.faylib.org
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