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If you want to enjoy fresh, campus-grown produce all summer long, sign up for a UW Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share!

May is Bike Month, and UW Transportation Services wants to give you the tools to be a better-informed cyclist on the road. Whether you're looking to start riding for the first time, are looking for some extra pointers on how to ride in traffic, or want to learn how to fix your own flat tires, there's a class for you this month.

Several University of Washington scientists, along with scientists from other schools around the country, have filmed videos to share what their work studying climate change means to them, and their personal feelings on what climate change means to them and the people around them. 

The University of Washington’s Seattle campus earned a spot on the list of top 20 schools in RecycleMania, a national collegiate waste diversion tournament. For the first time in the University’s three years of participation, UW finished 17th overall with a recycling rate of nearly 63%. Additionally, the University surpassed other Pac-12 schools by 20% in total waste diversion, which includes both recycling and composting.

The UW NECA team has put together this short video on how UW Athletics makes sports green at the University of Washington. The NECA team members were: Suzanne Bailon-Schubert, Jessica Danzer, Tracey Tran, Bryce Desrosier, Cody Scott, and Molly Roe.

A great way to cap off your Earth Week is to join a volunteer work party, and there are plenty of options today and Saturday.

Earth Week is still in full swing!

At 1:30 p.m. today, discover sustainability projects on campus with a bike tour by the Campus Sustainability Fund. Meet CSF at the Pronto Bike Share station at 15th Ave. and W Stevens Way NE. You can use your own bike, or try out a Pronto bike courtesy of CSF.

It's Earth Day! The main celebrations are happening from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Red Square. Student, academic and community organizations will be on hand to talk about their sustainability efforts and provide tips for environmental living. Some will have free sustainable food samples or other giveaways, while music and speakers will add to the festivities. At 1:15 p.m., the Husky Green Award ceremony will recognize and honor the top environmental leaders on campus.

Earth Week events really get going on Tuesday, leading up to Wednesday's big Earth Day celebration on Red Square.

To recognize Earth Day, the UW Combined Fund Drive and the Whole U are hosting the second annual Earth Day Challenge for UW faculty, staff, students and retirees from April 13-24.

You can support 35 environmental nonprofits that work to preserve our planet by making a gift, donating your time and pledging to help the environment. The goal is to raise $2,000 by the April 24th deadline.

There are three ways to get involved: