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Become a Planet Blue Ambassador!
The Planet Blue Ambassador Program is your entry point to sustainability at UM-Dearborn. The program is designed to cultivate community that is rooted in wellness, environmental justice, activism, and environmental stewardship. To be a Planet Blue Ambassador (PBA) is to be a leader in working toward sustainability at UM-Dearborn and beyond. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are welcome to join! Complete the self-paced training to become a certified Planet Blue Ambassador, or sign up for a live group training.
Events and Volunteering
The Planet Blue Ambassador Program and its partners host regular events that address environmental issues through hands-on activities, help build sustainability skills and knowledge, and provide tools for practicing sustainability on campus and at home.
Featured Events
Nature Walks for Mental Health
When: First & third Mondays of the month until the end of August. Dates include September 18, October 2, October 16, November 6, November 20, and December 4. Starts at 2 pm and goes until 2:45 pm.
Where: Meet at the Environmental Interpretive Center, rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
What's it about? These 45-minute strolls are meant to help you press pause on the chaos of life and reconnect with nature and your well-being. We have routes that are accessible to people of all abilities!
Free stuff! Each time you attend you will be entered into a raffle to win a prize on December 4.
Contact: Alexis Kott. Email ankott@umich.edu.
Stewardship Saturdays
When: The third Saturday of every month from 1pm-4pm.
Where: Environmental Interpretive Center
What's it about? This year-round, ongoing effort helps to improve and sustain the ecological health of the habitats in the Environmental Study Area. That includes addressing the many threats posed by invasive plants and re-establishing native plant life. Children must be at least 10 years of age to participate. All equipment for removing invasive plants will be provided by the Center.
Contact: Rick Simek. Email rsimek@umich.edu or call 313-583-6371.