The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is located in an urban environment. Because of this, we have a unique opportunity to decrease our environmental impact while maintaining a standard of educational services.
With a commitment to fostering a thriving, equitable, and ecologically just world, we recently renewed our membership in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AASHE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization that empowers higher education staff, faculty, administrators, and students to be change agents and drivers of sustainability. Through our membership, we will receive vital support to advance our sustainability initiatives throughout our institution and the wider community.
in a tree along Coleman Creek on campus.
Photo by Benjamin Krain.
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With the help of a $1,700 sustainability grant from the UA Little Rock Sustainability Committee, Epperson and Dr. Ian Clifton, Epperson’s faculty advisor, installed 20 bat boxes along Coleman Creek and 10 owl boxes across the UA Little Rock campus.
“Bats and owls are a natural solution to pest control,” said Epperson, a Little Rock native who graduates this August. “Bats help control insect populations like mosquitoes, while owls help reduce rodents. This project encourages biodiversity and reduces our reliance on chemicals.”
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