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Sustainability Newsletter
November/December 2025
Events This Semester
Plant Swap
On November 5, Comets were able to stop at Margaret McDermott Trellis Plaza to pick up cuttings from a variety of popular houseplants, including golden pothos and monstera, all ready to plant at home. In addition to picking up something green to brighten their spaces, students were able to learn about different plant types and trade plant care advice. Another plant swap event is planned for this coming spring.
Texas Arbor Day
UT Dallas students celebrated Texas Arbor Day by planting three Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) trees in front of the Police Building. Trees contribute to a healthier campus community by providing shade, improving air quality, and supporting local wildlife. Thank you to the UTD Grounds crew and everyone who helped bring this project to life!
Fall Apiary Program Events
Apiary Maintenance
Students helped Dr. Christina Thompson prepare the Biology Apiary by the Administration Building for colder weather by pulling out weeds, laying down mulch, and generally improving the surrounding habitat so UTD’s bees can stay cozy through the winter season.
Honey Crushes
Students spent time filtering honey out of honeycombs to create more Comet Honey. This honey from UTD bees is sold to support sustainability efforts around campus. The next batch is expected to go on sale in the spring of 2026. Check our website, subscribe to our newsletter or follow our Instagram account to see when it becomes available.
Apiary Lab Sign Contest
Submit your design for the Apiary Lab sign via our online form from December 1-11. Please read the contest rules before submitting your design. We will print out and display all submitted designs, but the winning design will hang in the lab throughout the 2026 calendar year.
Native Prairie Fall Seeding
Students partnered with the UTD Grounds crew to plant native wildflowers at the southwest corner of campus, in the retention pond area by Canyon Creek Heights South. These flowers will bloom in the coming spring. Planting native species is one of the most impactful things we can do for pollinators
Luna Farm Closure
Luna Farm will remain closed during the construction of a new nearby hike-and-bike trail. For participants’ safety, all Eco Hub workdays are canceled until further notice.
Monarch Watch and Release
Our office has been caring for two monarch chrysalises that were dropped off, and we are happy to report that we watched both monarchs emerge as healthy butterflies, one female and one male. As a reminder, please avoid removing monarchs or other wildlife from their natural habitats unless they are in immediate danger. Leaving wildlife undisturbed is one of the easiest ways to protect our ecosystems and support healthy populations.
The Greenhouse
Updates to the UT Dallas Eco Rep Blog
Simple Ways to
Stay Warm and Green
Eco Rep Seher Hasan
shares easy and practical
winter sustainability tips.
Announcements
The Honey Helpers mailing list will be archived and merge with the Sustainability Newsletter to streamline communications starting in the spring 2026 semester.
Volunteer opportunities will continue to be posted on EngageUTD.
Don’t forget to check out the photos from our latest events on our website!
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