UMD Arboretum Bee Wall aims to protect campus pollinators The bee wall, built in 2015, is home to several native bee species in Maryland. Maithili Sule September 29, 2023
‘Nature will come back’: Jane Goodall speaks at UMD about environmental conservation Goodall is a world-renowned primatologist and activist, best known for her work with chimpanzees Jamie Oberg October 14, 2022
‘Only rain down the drain’: UMD students paint drains to prevent pollution The project is led by College Park's better environment committee and aims to prevent stormwater runoff. Freelance Reporter October 14, 2022
City of College Park invites residents to participate in No-Mow April The deadline for College Park residents to sign up for “No-Mow April” via a form on the city’s website is Monday, March 21. Grace Yarrow February 20, 2022
‘Conservationist at heart’: National Zoo names UMD alumna Brandie Smith its new director Brandie Smith is the second woman to serve as director in the zoo’s 132-year history. Christine Zhu November 30, 2021
“What’s good for the birds is good for us”: PG County celebrates avian migration Warblers, woodpeckers and waxwings were among the birds spotted at the festival. Diversions Staff September 25, 2019
After a $2.2 million government grant, electric buses will soon come to PG County The county will receive four of the new buses. Rina Torchinsky September 20, 2019
A UMD student is working on a device to curb unnecessary toilet-flushing He's obtained a patent for a device to tackle the issue. Rina Torchinsky September 5, 2019