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Professor Naoco Wowsugi is named AU’s Green Teacher of the Year

By Sydney Hemmer | May 3

Wowsugi strives for interconnectedness between communities, nature and culture 

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Spend spring at the National Arboretum with these weekend events

By Caleb Ogilvie | April 29

April brings Ikebana and other forms of nature to the National Arboretum

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How to talk to a climate change denier

By Jessica Ackerman | April 26

Astrophysicist, author and educator Jeffrey Bennett weighs in

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American University’s Campus Beautification Day brings new blooms to campus

By Clair Sapilewski | April 19

Community members gathered to participate in the annual event

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D.C.’s 32nd Environmental Film Festival engages discussions on ecosystems worldwide

By Marina Zaczkiewicz and Clair Sapilewski | April 16

Documentaries create an ode to nature in the Nation’s Capital 

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Stumpy the Cherry Tree has its last bloom this season

By Jessica Ackerman | April 9

The iconic cherry blossom tree opened its flowers to one last set of visitors

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AU ends ‘Race to Zero Waste’ competition with lower scores than last year

By Caleb Ogilvie | March 29

Why didn’t the University match its previous scores?

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Kogod’s Sustainability Management program teaches environment’s intersection with business

By Caleb Ogilvie | March 20

The recently-renovated program teaches students how to make businesses better for the environment

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A new professor is making waves with oceanography class

By Phillip Kulubya | March 19

Chelsea Koch, a marine scientist, is bringing Arctic research experience and new classes to American University

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After moving house, the Community Garden is here to stay

By Gabby Landis | March 5

Updates to equipment and location suggest a bright future for this beloved space

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Clubes que planean jardines nativos

By Caleb Ogilvie | February 27

El reto de la jardinería para aumentar la biodiversidad comienza esta primavera

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Rock Creek Park’s White House, Civil War and fish ladders history

By Caleb Ogilvie | February 23

A public historian shares anecdotes of the park over the years

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Clubs planning native gardens

By Caleb Ogilvie | February 22

The gardening challenge to increase biodiversity starts this spring

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The National Zoo welcomes Nick the sea lion

By Sydney Hemmer | February 16

Nick’s second-chance at life and finding his temporary new home

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Broadcasting from the ocean, scientists share realities of climate change and science research

By Caleb Ogilvie | February 7

The virtual tour of the “JOIDES Resolution” opened students’ eyes to in-the-field climate research

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DC Snow: Why so much?

By Jessica Ackerman | February 6

An intense wave of winter weather created a snowy start to the semester for DC students — but will they see more?

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What to do with your phone once you upgrade

By Sofia Thomas | January 25

The environmental drawbacks to not recycling batteries

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