51²è¹Ýapp’s student garden and local foods co-op connects students with the community.
Environmental Stewardship News
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Interested in sustainability at 51²è¹Ýapp? Two students are making it easier to find ways to make a difference.
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Local environmental groups work together in the newly-formed Coalition for Environmental Activists.
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These are just a few of the sustainable environmental practices 51²è¹Ýapp College uses to be a responsible steward of natural resources.
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Tristan Davis ’25, compost and recycling sustainability coordinator, champions a campus philosophy of environmental stewardship.
The Student Environmental Committee is a student organization is all about working for a good cause while having a good time with friends.
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At Omni Ecosystems in Chicago, Michael Davenport ’92 is leading the movement to create green roofs that prioritize biodiversity.
A large solar array north of the 51²è¹Ýapp College Golf Course is live, providing the College with four megawatts of power — approximately one third of the campus’ total energy needs. It is the largest private solar installation in Iowa.