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ways to improve your environmental wellness:- Eat plant based meals at least 1-2 times/week.
- Become active in climate change activism through volunteer work or advocacy.
- Choose to be outside during the day for activities like eating and studying.
- Connect with NAU Outdoor Adventures for trips, rentals, and more!
- Choose alternative means of transportation, such as bikes, skateboards, or public transit.
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Environmental Wellness
Environmental wellness encourages us to explore the interconnectedness of nature and the individual. Both the natural and the built environments are important for environmental wellbeing as is inhabiting environments that you find pleasant and/or stimulating, as well as living a sustainable lifestyle. Environmental wellness and respect will look different for everyone.
Student Resources Accordion Open
Several programs and services may be offered virtually. Those items are denoted with an * below.
Sustainability on campus
- NAU Environmental Caucus: Learn about sustainability initiatives on campus and ways to get involved.
- NAU Climate Action Plan: Read more about NAU’s strategic plan to become a more sustainable university.
- NAU Office of Sustainability: Connect with the Green Fund, Energy Mentors, and more.
- NAU Green Fund: Request funding for projects that support a community of sustainability at NAU.
- Better World Seminars*: Attend an SES seminar on sustainability.
Transportation
- Yellow Bike Program: Check out a yellow bike to get around campus quickly.
- Sustainable Transportation on and off campus: Learn strategies to get around NAU and Flagstaff while lowering your carbon footprint.
- NAU Shuttle Services: Learn about shuttle routes and schedules on the NAU mountain campus.
Dining
- 02GO Containers: Join the O2Go program at NAU to reduce use of disposable takeout containers.
- Sustainable Dining on Campus: Learn more about ways NAU Campus Dining supports sustainable eating on campus.
- Plant Based Dining: Find plant based dining options on campus.
- Louie’s Leftovers: Use the NAU Go app to connect leftover catering food to hungry students.
- Open Air Market: Pick up fresh, Arizona-grown produce from the on campus farmers’ market.
Safety and bystander information
- Campus Safety Resources*: Explore ways to stay safe on campus.
- Roommate Success Guide*: Create a safe and happy relationship with your roommate.
- Sexual assault prevention trainings*: Attend an in-person or online training to learn how you can create a safe environment for everyone around you.
Connecting with nature
- NAU Outdoor Adventures: Explore the outdoors on a short trip with Campus Recreation. Ask us about our Leave No Trace certification.
- NAU Campus Gardens: Walk through one of the on-campus gardens.
- Willow Bend Environmental Education Center: Take a class to build environmental awareness.
- Flagstaff Urban Trail System: Hike, walk, or bike on a trail through Flagstaff.
- The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Walk along the trails at the Arboretum and learn about local plants.
Employee Resources Accordion Closed
Sustainability
- Biking on NAU Campus: Learn about the ins and outs of biking on/around campus.
- Bites & Hikes: Take a walk around campus and try healthy snacks from NAU eateries with NAU President Cheng.
- Commission on Disability Access and Design: Add your voice to the conversation about access for NAU community members.
- Employee Assistance and Wellness (EAW): Explore therapeutic benefits of the outdoors, as well as the importance of our surroundings for such activities as sleep.
- Flagstaff Sustainability Program: Become part of the Flagstaff solution.
- Flagstaff Urban Trails: Hike, walk, or bike on a trail through Flagstaff.
- Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals: Make connections with colleagues.
- NAU Creating a Culture of Sustainability Brochure: Learn more about creating a culture of sustainability on campus and in your home.
- NAU ecoPASS Program: Purchase and affordable annual bus pass for Flagstaff City Busses.
- NAU Green Office Certification Program: Adopt greener processes and procedures in your office.
- NAU Office of Sustainability: Become part of NAU’s solution!
- Outdoor Adventures: Rent outdoor gear for your adventure.
- Safe prescription drug disposal: Safely dispose of your excess prescriptions.
- Open Air Market: Purchase produce, freshly baked goods, and artisans’ fare.
Safety and bystander information
- Campus Safety Resources: Access resources regarding safety for NAU community members.
- Sexual Assault Prevention trainings*: Become an active bystander to help prevent sexual assault and relationship violence on campus.
- IMQ Zone Trainings*: Learn how you can make NAU a more inclusive and safe place for all students.
Connecting with nature
- Biking on NAU Campus: Bike around NAU Campus.
- Bites & Hikes: Take a walk around campus and try healthy snacks from NAU eateries with NAU President Cheng.
- Flagstaff Urban Trails: Hike, walk, or bike on a trail through Flagstaff.
- Outdoor Adventures: Rent outdoor gear for your adventure.