{"id":23,"date":"2019-12-18T19:50:13","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T19:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.in.nau.edu\/livewellnau\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2025-08-27T17:24:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:24:49","slug":"environmental-wellness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/livewellnau\/environmental-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Environmental Wellness<\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\">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\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\">is\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\">inhabiting\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\">environments that you find\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\">pleasa<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\">nt and\/or stimulating<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\">, as well as living a sustainable lifestyle<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\">. Environmental\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136879075 BCX5\">wellness and respect will look different for everyone.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW136879075 BCX5\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-tab -->\n<div class='shortcode-tab-container tab-count-2'>\n    <ul class='tabs'>\n                <li class=\"tab\">\n            <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"Student Resources_1\">\n                <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header selected\">\n                    <h4>\n                        Student Resources <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Open<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n                <li class=\"tab\">\n            <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"Employee Resources_2\">\n                <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header \">\n                    <h4>\n                        Employee Resources <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Closed<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion \" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Student Resources_1\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            Student Resources\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" >\n        <html><body>\n<h5><em>Several programs and services may be offered virtually. Those items are denoted with an * below.<\/em><\/h5>\n<h5>Sustainability on campus<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\/sustainability-forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAU Environmental Caucus:<\/a>\u00a0Learn about sustainability initiatives on campus and ways to get involved.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\/climate-action-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAU Climate Action Plan:<\/a>\u00a0Read more about NAU\u2019s strategic plan to become a more sustainable university.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\/office-of-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAU Office of Sustainability:<\/a>\u00a0Connect with the Green Fund, Energy Mentors, and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\/nau-green-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAU Green Fund:<\/a>\u00a0Request funding for projects that support a community of sustainability at NAU.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/ses\/seminars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Better World Seminars*:<\/a>\u00a0Attend an SES seminar on sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Transportation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\/yellow-bike-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yellow Bike Program:<\/a>\u00a0Check out a yellow bike to get around campus quickly.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\/sustainable-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sustainable Transportation on and off campus:<\/a>\u00a0Learn strategies to get around NAU and Flagstaff while lowering your carbon footprint.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/university-transit-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAU Shuttle Services:<\/a>\u00a0Learn about shuttle routes and schedules on the NAU mountain campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Dining<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>02GO Containers:\u00a0Join the O2Go program at NAU to reduce use of disposable takeout containers.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dining\/sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sustainable Dining on Campus:<\/a>\u00a0Learn more about ways NAU Campus Dining supports sustainable eating on campus.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/200\/Plant-Based-Dining-Guide-2018-Sendable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plant Based Dining:<\/a>\u00a0Find plant based dining options on campus.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dining\/louies-leftovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Louie\u2019s Leftovers:<\/a>\u00a0Use the NAU Go app to connect leftover catering food to hungry students.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dining\/open-air-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Air Market:<\/a>\u00a0Pick up fresh, Arizona-grown produce from the on campus farmers\u2019 market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Safety and bystander information<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/police-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Campus Safety Resources*:<\/a>\u00a0Explore ways to stay safe on campus.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/campus-living\/roommate-success-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roommate Success Guide*:<\/a>\u00a0Create a safe and happy relationship with your roommate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Connecting with nature<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campusrecreation\/outdoor-adventures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAU Outdoor Adventures:<\/a> Explore the outdoors on a short trip with Campus Recreation. Ask us about our Leave No Trace certification.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\/gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAU Campus Gardens:<\/a>\u00a0Walk through one of the on-campus gardens.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/willowbendcenter.org\/\">Willow Bend Environmental Education Center:<\/a> Take a class to build environmental awareness.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flagstaff.az.gov\/1379\/Flagstaff-Urban-Trails-System-FUTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flagstaff Urban Trail System:<\/a>\u00a0Hike, walk, or bike on a trail through Flagstaff.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thearb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Arboretum at Flagstaff:<\/a>\u00a0Walk along the trails at the Arboretum and learn about local plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Employee Resources_2\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            Employee Resources\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<h5>Sustainability<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/university-transit-services\/biking-on-campus\/\">Biking on NAU Campus:<\/a>\u00a0Learn about the ins and outs of biking on\/around campus.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campusrecreation\/bites-hikes\/\">Bites &amp; Hikes:<\/a>\u00a0Take a walk around campus and try healthy snacks from NAU eateries with NAU President Cheng.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/cdad\/\">Commission on Disability Access and Design:<\/a>\u00a0 Add your voice to the conversation about access for NAU community members.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/eaw\/\">Employee Assistance and Wellness (EAW):<\/a>\u00a0Explore therapeutic benefits of the outdoors, as well as the importance of our surroundings for such activities as sleep.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flagstaff.az.gov\/1605\/Sustainability-Section\">Flagstaff Sustainability Program:<\/a>\u00a0Become part of the Flagstaff solution.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flagstaff.az.gov\/1521\/Flagstaff-Urban-Trails-and-Bikeways-Map\">Flagstaff Urban Trails:<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Hike, walk, or bike on a trail through Flagstaff.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www7.nau.edu\/itep\/main\/\">Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals:<\/a>\u00a0Make connections with colleagues.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/NAU20Sustainability20Brochure-ek.pdf\">NAU\u00a0Creating a Culture of Sustainability Brochure:<\/a>\u00a0Learn more about creating a culture of sustainability on campus and in your home.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/university-transit-services\/ecopass\/\">NAU ecoPASS Program:<\/a>\u00a0Purchase and affordable annual bus pass for Flagstaff City Busses.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\/green-office-certification-program\/\">NAU Green Office Certification Program:<\/a>\u00a0Adopt greener processes and procedures in your office.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/Green-NAU\/Office-of-Sustainability\/\">NAU Office of Sustainability:<\/a>\u00a0 Become part of NAU\u2019s solution!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campusrecreation\/outdoor-adventures\/\">Outdoor Adventures:<\/a>\u00a0Rent outdoor gear for your adventure.<\/li>\n<li>Safe prescription drug disposal:\u00a0Safely dispose of your excess prescriptions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dining\/open-air-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Air Market:<\/a>\u00a0Purchase produce, freshly baked goods, and artisans\u2019 fare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Safety and bystander information<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/police-department\/\">Campus Safety Resources:<\/a>\u00a0Access resources regarding safety for NAU community members.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campus-health-services\/sexual-assault-relationship-violence-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sexual Assault Prevention trainings<\/a>*:\u00a0Become an active bystander to help prevent sexual assault and relationship violence on campus.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/inclusion\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IMQ Zone Trainings*<\/a>: Learn how you can make NAU a more inclusive and safe place for all students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Connecting with nature<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/university-transit-services\/biking-on-campus\/\">Biking on NAU Campus:<\/a>\u00a0Bike around NAU Campus.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campusrecreation\/bites-hikes\/\">Bites &amp; Hikes:<\/a>\u00a0Take a walk around campus and try healthy snacks from NAU eateries with NAU President Cheng.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flagstaff.az.gov\/1521\/Flagstaff-Urban-Trails-and-Bikeways-Map\">Flagstaff Urban Trails:<\/a>\u00a0Hike, walk, or bike on a trail through Flagstaff.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campusrecreation\/outdoor-adventures\/\">Outdoor Adventures:<\/a>\u00a0Rent outdoor gear for your adventure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-325 size-square-image\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2020\/07\/Live-Well-NAU-graphic-environmental-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!-- shortcode-number -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-number shortcode-number--center\">\n    <div class=\"shortcode-number__container\">\n        <h4>5<\/h4>\n        <span class=\"number-text-code\">\n\nways to improve your environmental wellness:\n\n<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Eat plant based meals at least 1-2 times\/week.<\/li>\n<li>Become active in climate change activism through <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\/community-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">volunteer work or advocacy.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Choose to be outside during the day for activities like eating and studying.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campusrecreation\/outdoor-adventures\/\">NAU Outdoor Adventures<\/a> for trips, rentals, and more!<\/li>\n<li>Choose alternative means of transportation, such as bikes, skateboards, or public transit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Upcoming Live Well NAU events<\/h4>\n<p><!-- shortcode-events -->\n<div class=\"events-container\">\n        There are not any events that meet the criteria. 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