June is Pollinator Protection Month!

In 2014, Emory University became the first campus in the nation to adopt a comprehensive pollinator protection plan, which bans the use of neonicotinoids – a group of pesticides contributing to decline in pollinator species. To celebrate Pollinator Protection Month, learn how to plant home gardens that support pollinators rather than unintentionally harm them.

Incentives Fund Deadline

Applications for both the General Sustainability and Social Justice fund and the Green Lab and Green Office fund are due at 8am EST on Monday, September 26th for the 2022-2023 cycle! Learn more about these funding opportunities to inspire positive behavior changes on campus here.

Sustainable Food Fair

Join us 11:30am-1:30pm on Tuesday, October 4th, for the annual Sustainable Food Fair at Asbury Circle. Attendees can learn about sustainable food practices, sample food from a variety of student and community groups, and purchase local goods and produce. This student-run fair takes place alongside the weekly Farmers Market, in partnership with the Office of … Continue Reading →

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Educational Gardens Workday: Woodpec Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open work days are 1 hour long. For more information, and to be added to the gardens email list, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu. This garden is located next to Woodpec tennis courts. Rain will cancel or delay the workday.

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Educational Gardens Workday: Rollins Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open work days are 1 hour long. For more information, and to be added to the gardens email list, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu. The Rollins garden is located next to the Rollins School of Public Health, across from the … Continue Reading →

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Educational Gardens Workday: Clairmont Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open work days are 1 hour long. For more information, and to be added to the gardens email list, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu. The Clairmont garden is located near the roundabout of Dooley Drive. Rain will cancel or delay … Continue Reading →

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Educational Gardens Workday: Depot Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open work days are 1 hour long. For more information, and to be added to the gardens email list, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu. The Depot garden is located next to Kaldi's Depot. Rain will cancel or delay the workday.

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Educational Gardens Workday: Theology Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open work days are 1 hour long. For more information, and to be added to the gardens email list, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu. The Theology garden is located next to the Candler School of Theology. Rain will cancel or … Continue Reading →

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Educational Gardens Workday: Cox Bridge Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open work days are 1 hour long. For more information, and to be added to the gardens email list, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu. Rain will cancel or delay the workday.

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Emory Farmers Market

McDonough Field

The Emory Farmers Market has returned to campus! It runs Tuesdays starting August 23rd until November 29th (excluding October 11th for Fall Break). From 11 to 2:00 on McDonough Field, Emory community members approved to be on campus can enjoy lunch, snacks and grocery items from over a dozen vendors who are local farmers, small … Continue Reading →

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Educational Gardens Workday: School of Medicine Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open work days are 1 hour long. For more information, and to be added to the gardens email list, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu. This garden is located next to the James B Williams School of Medicine. Rain will cancel … Continue Reading →