Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World

Upcoming Events

Nov. 18:
Greener Virginia-CommonHealth workshop, USB 102, 1-3pm

Earth Portal

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Conservation Tips

The university will be an environmentally literate community whose members think critically and act, individually and collectively, as model stewards of the natural world. – A JMU Defining Characteristic



Inaugural Stewardship of the Natural World Interdisciplinary Public Lecture, Oct 14

Michael Singer, internationally recognized artist and designer, will present the inaugural Stewardship of the Natural World Interdisciplinary Public Lecture: "Regenerative Design in the Public Realm" in Memorial Hall Auditorium, October 14 at 4:30 PM.

Mr. Singer addresses resolving the often conflicting values of environmentally responsible spaces and traditional concepts of environmental beauty. He will discuss his innovative, aesthetically pleasing designs of buildings and landscapes, which include places from recycling centers and flood walls to public parks.

His lecture is free & open to the public. Parking will be available in lots C7, C8, R9, C16, and C13. For more information, contact David Ehrenpreis at ehrenpdh@jmu.edu.

Sponsored by ISNW, IVS, CSM, CISAT, CVPA, SAAH, OIP, and University Studies.

Concourse C, Denver International Airport Colorado, 1994
Regenerative Design in the Public Realm

RecycleMania at JMU 2009, Third in State - Waste Minimization

No Drive Day 2008


Campus Sustainability Day 2008: Trash Sort and Sustainable Business Competition Announcement

LOGO: STEM

JMU Faculty Members Present Sustainability-related Curricular & Co-curricular Highlights (videos)

Dr. Morgan Benton
Dr. Marta Bechtel
Dr. Christie-Joy Brodrick Hartman
Dr. Chris Bachmann and Dr. Rob Prins
Dr. Jim Sochacki


Duke Dog says "Get Caught Recycling at JMU!"