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Out with the invasive, in with the native: Upkeep of St. Mary’s Lake

Out with the invasive, in with the native: Upkeep of St. Mary’s Lake
The flora surrounding St. Mary’s Lake recently underwent a little sprucing up. Groundskeepers completed woody invasive species removal—for ecological, aesthetic, and safety improvements—along with the installation of native aquatic planting enhancements in the low-depth water shoreline along St. Mary’s…

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Litter Pick-Up Around the Lake

Join the Notre Dame Sustainability team for a walk around Saint Mary's Lake to pick up trash and help keep our campus ecosystem litter-free! In previous litter pick-ups, we've found interesting items like TVs and bowling balls! Trash grabbers, gloves, bags, and snacks will be provided. Together, we…

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Location: Meet at the World Peace Plaza

Sunday, September 27, 2026

ND-LEEF Science Sunday

The Notre Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility (ND-LEEF) will host its Science Sunday event on Sunday, September 27th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick’s County Park (50651 Laurel Road, South Bend).

Science Sunday is an annual event that offers adults…

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Location: ND-LEEF at St. Patrick's County Park

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

EFD Seminar Series: Multiscale Investigations of Cloud Turbulence: From Subgrid-Scale Dynamics

Clouds play a critical role in the Earth system, due to their importance for precipitation, interactions with solar radiation, and influence on visibility and electromagnetic wave propagation. However, cloud properties are a considerable source of uncertainty in weather and climate forecasting models…

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Location: Cushing Hall of Engineering 303

Friday, October 2, 2026

Notre Dame Seminars on Sustainability: Anthony Bebbington - Philanthropy and climate justice: navigating a contemporary Myth of Sisyphus

Join the Just Transformations to Sustainability Initiative in welcoming Dr. Anthony Bebbington for the Notre Dame Seminars on Sustainability Series. We invite all attendees to stay afterward for lunch, conversation, and fellowship in 125 DeBartolo Hall as we work together to grow this vital network…

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Location: 129 DeBartolo Hall