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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 … Continue Reading →

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 … Continue Reading →

Pioneering Partnerships: Emory’s Commitment to Enabling through Innovation

Posted on December 12, 2019June 10, 2025

December 12, 2019  By: Franzene Minott Published Originally in Georgia Social Impact In 2015, Emory solidified its position as a sustainability pioneer after their Strategic Vision outlined the ambitious goal that 75% of … Continue Reading →

Emory partnership will help preserve farmland, boost local food system

Posted on November 13, 2019November 17, 2019

Photo: Kay Hinton Article By Nedra Rhone, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The whims of Mother Nature have weighed heavily on Georgia farmers in recent years, but weather isn’t the only challenge they … Continue Reading →

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