Student’s research helps guide U of M to partner with FortWhyte on wood duck conservation project

(L - R) Melissa Gayle Smith of the Office of Sustainability, Sabina Mastrolonardo, and FortWhyte volunteers Tom Goldsborough and Gilbert Gregory with five Wood Duck nest boxes installed at the University of Manitoba. // Photo by Whitney Crooks

Student’s research helps guide U of M to partner with FortWhyte on wood duck conservation project

April 18, 2016 —
The U of M became the first post-secondary institution to partner with FortWhyte on the Wood Duck Nest Box Project.

Office of Sustainability, Students, undergraduate students

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Metro: University of Manitoba building a better bike locker

April 8, 2016 —
Bike-locker specifically suited to Winnipeg.

campus community, Office of Sustainability

Solitary nesting bees, like this native leafcutter bee, will get better houses that will augment their numbers through a University of Manitoba open competition.

Bee Q&A

March 22, 2016 —
What's up with bees needing our help?

entomology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Office of Sustainability

Illustration of bees in hardhats building homes

Addressing the housing challenges of bees

March 1, 2016 —
Competition to design houses for nesting bees that will help populations rebound

campus community, entomology, faculty of architecture, Office of Sustainability

Help us make your commute better

January 19, 2016 —
Fill out a short survey for a chance to win prizes.

campus community, Office of Sustainability

A balanced approach to good health

January 6, 2016 —
Bridging the interconnected themes of active living, mental wellness, and environmental responsibility, the University of Manitoba has created a new online tool for healthy living

active living, health and wellness, human resources, Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Live Well, mental health, Office of Sustainability, student affairs, Students

Riding a bike in the winter isn't that difficult but you need to dress properly

Sustainability News

Winter cycling forum

December 3, 2015 —
Free snacks, info on icy riding and design discussions

active transportation, Office of Sustainability, Price Faculty of Engineering

THESE PIPES SNAKE THROUGH CAMPS TO FEED BUILDINGS WITH HEAT. // PHOTO BY ERIC POSTMA

Celebrating green buildings

October 30, 2015 —
New project to highlight sustainable features in eight campus buildings

campus community, Office of Sustainability, physical plant

Goods for Sale! Financial Services’ sale goes until Nov 20

October 29, 2015 —
Financial Services at the U of M is holding another University of Manitoba Goods for Sale.

campus community, Office of Sustainability

Waste Reduction Week aims to keep materials out of the landfill

October 16, 2015 —
Did you know that coffee cups are now recyclable on campus?

Office of Sustainability

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