Campus sustainability isn't accomplished by just one office or department. It is a
collaborative effort that requires help from all organizations and individuals across the
university and in the community.
Sign Up To Volunteer in the Garden this Fall! Fall 2025 Garden Hours start the week of September 3
Come and volunteer in the Sustainable Carolina Garden during one of our weekly shifts
this Fall! Fall 2025 Garden Volunteer Shifts begin the week of September 3 (after
Labor Day) and run through December 5. No experience necessary! Preregistration is required.
For planning purposes we request that volunteers preregister for garden shifts. The number of volunteers per shift is capped at 10 individuals. For volunteer opportunities
for larger groups or at alternative times please contact the Sustainable Carolina Garden Manager .
Monday (2 shifts)
12:15 - 1:45 pm
2:15 -3:45 pm
Tuesday - no shift
Come see us at the Healthy Carolina Farmers' Market on Greene St. 10 am - 2 pm
Wednesday
12:15 - 1:45 pm
Thursday
9:15 - 10:45 am
Friday
2:15 - 3:45 pm
October 2025 Volunteer Opportunity
The Office of Sustainability is assisting in the beneficial salvage operation of the
historic bricks recovered from the building formerly at 900 Main St. (Hunter Gatherer).
This month, volunteer to help remove mortar and stack the bricks for future use. Conway Architectural Salvage and Heritage Project is facilitating the conservation of these building materials.
Sign up to volunteer , or contact Larry Cook with any questions.
Sustainability at Carolina
Creating an equitable, healthy and sustainable campus requires a collaborative effort
from our university organizations, students, faculty, staff, alumni and community
members.Our Mission & Sustainability Philosophy »
Our leadership and commitment to a restored and healthier planet extends to everything from climate issues to energy to environment to green construction
to environmentally-friendly campus food systems and more.
President Harris Pastides , 2017 Sustainability Annual Report
Opportunities are available year-round for community members, students, alumni, faculty
and staff to get involved with sustainability on campus.
We're a certified Green Office, and your office or event can be too!
Learn more