College Park community gathers to plant 500 trees
The event was held at the College Park Airport where community members could come and select a dogwood, black gum or white oak tree.
As cicadas return to Maryland, UMD class creates website to educate others about the bugs
Beginning in mid-May, almost all of Maryland will see the emergence of the Brood X periodical cicadas, which emerge every 17 years.
UMD SGA kicks off virtual ‘Earth Month’ to educate students on sustainability
The events, which include weekly movie nights and raffles to win plants, will begin April 1.
Geoscience is one of the least diverse STEM fields. Three UMD faculty hope to change that.
The faculty are creating the PEARLS program, which seeks to diversify the geoscience field.
UMD environmental organizations encourage sustainability via webinars and new website
“My goal is to educate as many students as I can about sustainability,” said Lisa Alexander, Resident Life's sustainability programs coordinator and co-coordinator for the Green Terp program.
It’s time to end the stigma associated with veganism
We need to start showing our appreciation for vegans.
District 2 City Council candidates say they’ll address environmental concerns
The special election for a seat on the council in District 2 will be held on Nov. 8.
Greenbelt receives sustainability certification from Sustainable Maryland
Riverdale Park and Hyattsville were among other top performers in Prince George's County.
These UMD groups fought to keep campus green spaces alive through COVID-19
Groups like the beekeeping club and TerpFarm have stepped up to make sure the areas are cared for.
The streets belong to pedestrians — they shouldn’t be dominated by cars
Now is the time to reconsider how we prioritize pedestrians.