3/15/2023

'Art is a bridge to learning'

In the new Scientific Illustration art course, Dearborn Wolverines created pieces that focused on biology, botany and geology — and discovered how art can advance careers in health, conservation and more....
2/15/2023

One sweet campus tradition: Making Michigan maple syrup

Dress for the weather — the forecast says 47 degrees and sunny — and come to UM-Dearborn on Saturday. You’re invited to take part in a favorite seasonal activity....
6/18/2018

This edible landscape is one of UM-Dearborn’s best-kept secrets

The low-maintenance permaculture orchard and garden is growing fresh produce—for a good cause....
7/23/2018

Gardeners can score free seeds at this new seed library

UM-Dearborn staff and students helped launch the pilot project that encourages healthy eating and seed saving....
9/14/2018

Campus is in bloom with butterflies

See nature in action at the Environmental Interpretive Center’s gardens....
1/28/2019

Campus natural areas provide a winter land of wonder

Every season brings something new to see in the Environmental Interpretive Center and the adjacent Environmental Study Area. Here are five things you may see walking on the trails....
5/17/2019

A natural way to learn: UM-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center educators offer summer programs

Taught by staff and students, the line-up includes bird watching, tree identification, gardening and more....
6/19/2019

Having a Field Day: Students gather together for class that has a 50-year tradition of foraging

Led by Professor Emeritus Orin Gelderloos, UM-Dearborn's “salad bar course" — with its cattails, elderberry, mint and more — is more than nutritious; it teaches students how to understand and interact with local nature....
9/16/2019

How 'birdhouses for bees' can help pollinators in peril

Most of us have heard that bees are disappearing. And that’s not good news for our gardens or food supply. Senior Kaitlyn Tatro and the Environmental Interpretive Center have a plan for aiding bees and other insect pollinators. And, if you choose, it could...
1/25/2021

UM-Dearborn has saved half a million dollars on its utility bills since the start of the pandemic

If you’re looking for silver linings, here’s one....