7/8/2024
Intriguing sites just steps from the classroom
Take a stroll back in time — and see a new environmentally friendly addition to the land — when on a campus walk toward the south side of the Rouge Gateway Trail....
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7/3/2024
UM-Dearborn is infusing sustainability into its engineering programs
Part of being a great engineer these days is understanding the environmental and societal impacts of your work. But how do we train students to be holistic engineers?...
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5/12/2024
Get outdoors and explore
From historic structures to native species plants, Environmental Interpretive Center experts point out a few interesting finds you can see on the campus trails....
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8/21/2023
Campus got some big infrastructure updates this summer
A stormwater upgrade to protect key buildings from flooding, a new-look recycling program and more LED lighting retrofits were among the updates facilities teams hustled to complete this summer. ...
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6/26/2023
How a campus educator is helping create a sustainable future
Environmental Interpretive Naturalist Dorothy McLeer, who’s taught on campus for 30 years, is honored by the National Association for Interpretation for her environmental education efforts....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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9/14/2018
Campus is in bloom with butterflies
See nature in action at the Environmental Interpretive Center’s gardens....
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