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The Pollinators of Campus Native Wildflower Gardens

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Our project aims to compare the presence and abundance of pollinator species at the native plant garden at mak-’amham (Cafe Ohlone) with other non-native gardens on the UC Berkeley campus. Two surveys will be conducted in March and April to capture species diversity, to promote sustainable gardening by showcasing how the native plant garden supports diverse pollinator populations, contributing to healthy ecosystems and food sovereignty. The project underscores the cultural and ecological significance of mak-’amham, supporting Ohlone identity and...

Clark Kerr Restoration Project

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The goal of this project is to restore a small habitat of the Clark Kerr campus, replacing invasive non-native species with California native plants that support pollinators, and increasing the safety of the adjacent walkway.

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Compost Project for Native & Indigenous Garden

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The Indigenous Community Learning Garden (ICLG) highly values interacting with land in a sustainable and reciprocal manner. The compost hub project supports the production of culturally significant food crops and addresses sustainability dynamics relating to food sovereignty. In addition, the project serves to address other goals dealing with social, financial, and environmental aspects at the intersection of food and the environment. Through a series of interactive, hands-on workshops prioritized for Native and Indigenous community members, individuals will...

Talking Louder about Campus Sustainability

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One-year marketing and outreach campaign to increase awareness among the campus community.

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Climate Fix Radio and Podcast

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The project plans to create a lively and intelligent audio series that delivers compelling stories and increases the uptake of climate solutions. Audio interview clips will be played on the radio, posted on podcast platforms, and a Climate Fix website with a blog will be created.

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Sustainable Food and Farming Systems Education Mentorship Project

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The Berkeley Food Institute is an interdisciplinary research, education, and policy institute that works with communities on and off campus to advance a just and sustainable food and farm system. Our project, “Sustainable Food and Farming Systems Education Mentorship Project,” develops a replicable mentorship program supporting undergraduate and graduate students studying sustainable food and farming systems, providing wraparound support and targeted activities resulting...

Vertical Farming at Berkeley Prototype 1 Upscaling

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VFB is a non-profit, research-oriented organization with the ambition to establish the first and only vertical farm at UC Berkeley. With sustainability in mind, we aim to increase yield and resource efficiency by investigating symbiotic microbe interactions in a hydroponic environment and developing mechanical automation technology, from ECU-controlled water maintenance to labor-free planting/harvesting. Vertical Farming is the general idea of growing produce in a controlled environment with space, resource efficiency, and produce quality in mind....

Clark Kerr Garden Expansion

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Many UC Berkeley students exhibit a serious need for access to fresh food. Cal Dining aspired to create a healthier, more equitable food system on-campus by providing access to fresh produce in the dining hall and the student food pantry, facilitating student leadership and experiential education, and connecting residents, students and the community as a whole to their greater environment.

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Student Fellows Activating Campus

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This project proposes a team of students in fellowship roles to develop and implement key priority strategies of the plans. Fellow positions include:
Environmental Justice Fellowships: identifying how the OS can improve diversity, equity and inclusion in practices and policies; Air Travel Mitigation Program Fellow: activate a pilot mitigation program currently in design that proposes assessing a fee on air tickets to build a fund for projects that reduce carbon emissions on campus and promote more sustainable alternative travel; Sustainable Science Fellows:
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Wurster Hall Sub-Metering

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Install energy sub-meters in five floors of Wurster Hall to help achieve LEED-EBOM.

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