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Eco Hub
Sustainability - The University of Texas at Dallas
The UTD Eco Hub has been operating since 2021 at the site of the University’s former on-site composting operation. It provides a place for sustainability experiments and living laboratory initiatives. Beginning in August of 2026, the Office of Student Volunteerism will be partnering with the Eco Rep program to maintain this special place, coordinating all activities through their office.
Luna Farm
Luna Farm is a micro-farm that donates 100% of its produce to the Comet Cupboard, which helps support food-insecure Comets. While distribution centers and grocery stores are often able to provide shelf-stable goods to local pantries, long supply chains and storage times means that pantries often go without fresh produce. Luna Farm and other local farms can help supplement local pantries’ supplies with locally-grown food that would not otherwise be available to pantry clients.
Volunteer Workdays
Luna Farm hosts weekly workdays that are open to the entire University community, including current students, staff and faculty. Volunteers can expect to perform basic gardening tasks such as weeding, watering, harvesting, planting and laying mulch. On some workdays, there will be a formal educational component on basic gardening topics such as seasonal planting, composting or harvesting.
Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. We work in heat and cold but will cancel in the case of extreme conditions. It is strongly recommended that you bring a snack and a large, filled water bottle. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the activities at the Eco Hub and Luna Farm, we are unable to accommodate minors under the age of 13.
Workday dates and project information are located on Engage UTD. Log in via SSO [Single Sign-On] with your UTD NetID and password to sign up for workdays.
If you are a student organization or another group of 5 or more wishing to volunteer on a workday, or have inquiries regarding participation for minors 13 years of age and older, please contact the Office of Student Volunteerism.