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New Aquatic Conservation Laboratory Opens at Yates Mill

The environment just got a little more hospitable for some threatened and endangered aquatic species in North Carolina thanks to the grand opening of the Yates Mill Aquatic Conservation Laboratory.
Danesha Seth Carley works in a pollinator garden in front of the clubhouse at the Pinehurst golf course.

Let It Bee

Horticultural science professor Danesha Seth Carley helped reintroduce native plants to the Pinehurst No. 2 golf course for its 2014 men’s and women’s U.S. Open championships. Since then, she’s focused on bringing bees back to Donald Ross’s original design for the course.
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BAE Educational Garden Opens to the Community

Graduate student Jasmine Gibson led the design and construction of a new campus garden, highlighting education and sustainable farming practices.

Bike to Work Day is Thursday, May 16, 2024

NC State and the City of Raleigh will celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 16. There is one pit stop on the NC State campus from 7 a.m. to…

Birdwatching can help students improve mental health, reduce distress

A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with higher gains in subjective well-being and more reduction in distress than more generic nature exposure, such as walks. Because birdwatching is an easily accessible activity, the results…
The NC State belltower stands, surrounded by blooms of spring. Photo by Marc Hall.

Wolfpack Sustainability Challenge Winners

Meet the winners of the inaugural Wolfpack Sustainability Challenge.