The goals of World Nature Conservation Day, celebrated every year on July 28, are to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy environment, highlight the need for sustainable management of natural resources, and encourage individuals and communities to adopt eco-friendly practices.

Among the actions UWindsor sustainability officer Nadia Harduar suggests for individuals are:

• Properly dispose of waste and recyclable items.
• Conserve water and energy.
• Plant native and pollinator-friendly plants and trees or volunteer with the Campus Community Garden.
• Utilize reusable items such as travel mugs and water bottles.
• Carpool, cycle, or take public transit to campus.

Refer to the campus Sustainability Events Guide for additional tips.

“World Nature Conservation Day is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and recognize the important role each of us plays in protecting our environment,” Harduar says. “Imagine the collective impact we can have if we all take small steps towards sustainability.”

—Dania Kart