Sustainability Events Around Campus
Discover opportunities to engage with sustainability at UNF. This curated collection of events highlights ways for students, staff, and faculty to connect with the campus community, support environmental stewardship, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Each listing includes a brief description, event details, and a registration link.
The UNF Sustainability Committee maintains this page to promote sustainability-related events happening across campus. If you have questions or would like to add an event, please contact Committee Chair William McMahon at w.mcmahon@unf.edu.
Additional events hosted by campus departments, student organizations, and community partners will be added throughout the year. Check back regularly for new opportunities to get involved.
Native Wildflower Rain Garden Project
Join the UNF Botanical Garden and the UNF Sustainability Committee as we install a native wildflower rain garden that will support pollinators, improve water quality, and showcase Florida-Friendly landscaping practices. This project is funded thanks to a grant from the Florida Wildflower Foundation.
Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Tools, instruction, snacks and drinks provided. Drop in anytime!
Event details:
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Native rain garden between Skinner-Jones Hall (Building 4) and Biological Sciences (Building 59).
Engage UNF Registration Link: https://unf.givepulse.com/event/945484-florida-native-wildflower-planting-day
Keep UNF Beautiful
The purpose of Keep UNF Beautiful is to bring students together to help keep UNF clean, beautiful, and environmentally responsible through litter cleanups and campus beautification activities.
To join our mailing list for updates and information related to future events, email w.mcmahon@unf.edu
Next cleanup:
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Boathouse Lake. Gathering spot will be under the tree across from the Setzer Family Healing Garden.
Hosted By: UNF Sustainability Committee, UNF Environmental Honor Society (KAO), the Institute of Environmental Research and Education (IERE), & Eco Adventure
Registration/Questions: w.mcmahon@unf.edu