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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.![A food scientist hydrates a protein for use in a food formulation.](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/mksustainableprotein1500.jpg)
Bezos Earth Fund Grant Creates Sustainable Protein Research Hub at NC State
Research will engage academic and industry partners to create and commercialize new technologies to shape the future of sustainable food production.![Danesha Seth Carley works in a pollinator garden in front of the clubhouse at the Pinehurst golf course.](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/danesha-seth-carley-pinehurst.jpg)
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.![NC State Memorial Bell Tower is framed by green leaves with blue sky.](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/belltower-360x216.jpg)
Sustainable Ways to Commemorate Memorial Day
Discover sustainable ways to commemorate Memorial Day![Two young women sitting on garden planters laughing](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/featured3.jpg)
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.![Students head for class on Centennial Campus, with the newly completed Fitts-Woolard building reflecting cloudy spring skies.](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Fitts-Woolard-Hall-360x216.png)
Energy-Efficient Buildings Drive Campus Learning and Research
Energy-efficient buildings drive campus learning and research for students working with NC State Energy Management.![](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bike-360x216.jpg)
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…![](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pexels-daniyal-ghanavati-10741-110812-scaled-1.jpg)
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.](https://sustainability.ncsu.edu/multisite/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Betlltower-Spring-Blooms-e1648741964209-360x216.jpg)