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The University of Texas at Dallas

Sustainability Newsletter

February 2026

Welcome Back!
Over a grean field of daisies, text which reads “UTD Sustainability Honors. Acrue 15 pints of sustainability engagements, earn graduation regalia!”.

Register to Pursue Sustainability Honors

Are you passionate about building a more sustainable world? Sustainability Honors recognizes graduate and undergraduate students who went above and beyond to engage with and learn more about sustainability during their time at UTD. There are many ways to earn points - you may have already earned some! The deadline for Spring 2026 graduates to submit engagements is April 1, 2026.
A group of students working among the raised planters of Luna Farm.

Luna Farm Workdays Are Back!

Make loving the earth part of your Valentine’s Day! Beginning February 14, 2026, Luna Farm will host workdays on Saturday mornings between 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. that are open to all current students, staff, and faculty. Volunteers will perform basic gardening tasks such as weeding, watering, harvesting, planting, and laying mulch. Some workdays will include a formal educational component on basic gardening topics such as seasonal planting, composting, harvesting, fruit tree care, and more! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours and Sustainability Honors points. Registration is open now on EngageUTD.
An anthropomorphic cartoon globe smiles while holding a twig with three leaves. Nearby text reads “Sustainability Stewards Certification. Virtual via Microsoft Teams. Open to current UTD staff, faculty & students. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays - April 6, 13, 20. Register at link below. Must attend all three sessions to obtain certification of completion. Apply basic sustainability principles to UTD’s commitments to sustainability! UTD Sustainability”

Be a Part of the Spring 2026 Class of Sustainability Stewards!

Registration for Sustainability Stewards training is now open for students, staff and faculty! This free, virtual certification is an overview of basic sustainability principles, sustainability on campus, and more. At the end of the training, participants will receive the Sustainability Steward designation as well as a certificate and a Sustainability Steward sticker to display. This certification is also eligible for 3 Sustainability Honors points!
Over a background of a honeycomb full of bees is the top of a jar of Comet Honey. The label reads “The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX”. Nearby, a dark orange star contains text which reads “$5”.

Comet Honey Sale

UTD’s bees and student Honey Helpers have been hard at work. Taste the fruits of their labor at the Comet Honey Sale on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Market at the Student Union.

 

Save the Date!

Comet Honey Sale

February 13

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Market at the Student Union

Luna Farm Workday

February 14

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Luna Farm Workday

February 21

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Luna Farm Workday

February 28

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Native Plant Seeding Event

March 12

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration is open now on EngageUTD
Over a pink background, below an image of a cartoon bee visiting flowers, is text which reads “UTD Sustainability. Design the 2026 Comet Honey Label. Accepting submissions now through March 31.”.

2026 Comet Honey Label Contest

Deadline: March 31

Do you have a flair for design? Join in on the annual Comet Honey Label Contest! You might have a chance to see your own artwork on a campus-made product. Visit our Instagram page for more details!

 

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