Sustainability at Wake Forest
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7191
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Oh, the places you’ll go…and the things you’ll learn.
The Office of Sustainability provides students with the support to transform their interests in sustainability into passionate leadership. Whether we can encourage you to visit one of our garden spaces or inspire you to become a change agent for sustainability, there is a place and a way for you to get involved.
What you need to know
Find Your Place With Us
Meet sustainability student leaders and learn how you can get involved at “Dig In at the Campus Garden” and “Let’s Taco-Bout Sustainability.” Join a sustainability student organization or start your own. Get your feet wet through a diverse range of volunteer opportunities. Attend seminars on climate justice and hear from world-renowned guest speakers. Celebrate with us each spring during Earth Month, featuring our Spring Equinox Celebration, service projects, tree plantings, and more. Unique events and opportunities throughout the year will help you have some fun, expand your mind, and be inspired to act.
Connect & Cultivate
Global sustainability concepts are rooted in hands-on experience in the Campus Garden. Practice the fundamentals of sustainable gardening, learn about the connections between regenerative agriculture and climate change, and harvest produce to alleviate local hunger. Oh, and take a minute to crunch a carrot or cuddle a chicken!
Ready to Lead?
Apply to be a part of SLG ‘28, a sustainability leadership group just for first-year students that focuses on leadership, education, and community. Give a presentation and learn from other students at “Earth Talks.” Train to be a Connect & Cultivate leader in the Campus Garden. Start to think about the impact you can have as a member of our brand-new sustainability influencers team. Jumpstart your career by applying for a paid internship with the Office of Sustainability; you can even propose your own project or position! Or talk with our staff to develop your own leadership role!
Studying Sustainability
No matter your major, learn about sustainability inside and outside the classroom. Enjoy real-world learning by experiencing the inner workings of Wake Forest through engaged and experiential learning.
Explore the Environmental Program website to learn about their majors, minors, courses of study, and the many research opportunities that abound.
Primed to Make a Difference
At Wake Forest, caring for the world around us is a way of life and a key component of our Pro Humanitate culture. With myriad ways to learn, engage, connect, and lead, you’ll be ready to make a positive environmental impact starting on day one.
We can’t wait for you to join us in the sustainability transformation!