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Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrated Earth Day this week by awarding almost $173,000 in Green Fund grants to 15 diverse project. The projects run the gamut, from establishing a pawpaw research orchard to creating a multipurpose butterfly garden to adding more water bottle refill stations to improving energy efficiency.
The funding for the grants comes from a student Green Fee of about $10 per semester.
SIU celebrates Earth Month in April with a variety of special activities, highlighted by the Green Fund Award Ceremony later this month.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is celebrating Earth Month in April with a variety of special activities, highlighted by the Green Fund Award Ceremony later this month.
Although Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s official school color is maroon, the university has been “green” for decades, and that commitment remains strong as it accepts applications for the 21st round of Green Fund grants.