No images? Click here June 2020 ECO-LOGICALTo care for ourselves we must care for natureThis month we're focusing on both. The first two weeks of June are jam-packed with campaigns to inspire you, competitions to get you excited, and events to chill you out. We've also got a brand new website with new resources, events page and an A-to-Z of advice. Check it out and let us know what you think! EventHelping you chillIn the lead up to exams it's natural to feel a little tense, so we're working with the AUU, SRC and student clubs to present 'Stress Less Week Online'. We'll be posting the recording of our recent Eco-Anxiety Webinar with Student Life on Friday at 3pm and passing on our favourite stress-busting tips. Other events include a lunchtime comedy hour, yoga, meditation, virtual petting zoo, dance classes and a Netflix Watch Party. See the full program. CampaignCelebrating the land and seaNature is a resource that we shouldn’t take for granted, but often do. It's more appropriate than ever that the theme for World Environment Day is 'Time For Nature'. This month we're celebrating World Environment Day (5 June) and World Oceans Day (8 June) in a week-long campaign. Follow us on social media for films, articles and images that honour the beauty, expanse and fragility of the land and sea. You can also with an incredible experience for two, snorkelling with giant cuttlefish. Get involvedShow us you're a greenie and win!Months of social isolation mean that gardens have never looked so good, up-cycled projects are on the increase, and there's a sourdough revolution happening. We want to see what else you're up to! Get involved in Green Impact at Home, and show us what you're doing, buying, recycling, creating and changing to make your household more sustainable, and support your local community. You can win prizes and inspire others. For more info about Green Impact, watch the short training videos on our website. Above is a snapshot of what the Infrastructure green team have been up to. Bee-keeping, donating to a local street-pantry and a compost boat! InspirationIn the depths of the deep blue and out of sight for most, a miracle is happening. A recent study off the coast of Brazil and the Antarctic has shown that humpback whale populations, previously devastated by commercial whaling, are making a comeback to pre-colonisation size. Records suggest that in the 1830’s there were around 27,000 whales in our waters, but after heavy whaling, populations where depleted to just 450 by the mid-50’s. The ban on commercial whaling in 1986, in addition to other marine conservation initiatives led to a strong recovery and now the population is thought to be back to around 93% of its original size. It can often be hard to remain optimistic about the state of our natural world, but good news stories like this are more common than you might think. Isn’t it reassuring to see what happens when we leave nature alone? Copyright © 2018 The University of Adelaide.
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