Bradley Creek Elementary School Rain Garden Maintenance (If you need a ride, contact nml2721@uncw.edu) Help the North Carolina Coastal Federation staff and volunteers maintain the rain garden at Bradley Creek Elementary School in Wilmington. This project is part of the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration Plan, aimed at reducing polluted runoff that flows into the creeks. Rain gardens and wetlands play a crucial role in filtering runoff, protecting water quality, preventing swim advisories and shellfish closures, reducing flood risks, and providing wildlife habitats. Volunteers will remove invasive plants, pull weeds, prune trees, and spread mulch in the existing rain gardens. All tools, supplies, snacks, and refreshments will be provided. This event is open to the public and suitable for all ages. Whether you want to get your hands dirty or simply learn how to protect your local creeks, join us for a fun, educational day! The rain garden also serves as a living classroom for students to learn about water quality and stormwater pollution solutions.   Be sure to RSVP on Givepulse  and register at NC Coastal Federation website! Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, dress for the weather, and wear closed toe shoes!Hosted by: Campus Life: Student Community EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11825416

Join us to learn how Hawk's Harvest is combatting food insecurity on campus and restock the pantry! RSVP here: https://uncw.givepulse.com/event/645699-volunteer-with-hawks-harvestHosted by: Campus Life: Student Community EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11804335

We realize how challenging it can be to focus on your studies if you are worried about the basic necessities - like how to pay for food. At Hawk’s Harvest, our goal is to make food available for UNCW students who are experiencing food insecurity*, no questions asked. So stop by and grab some groceries during our shopping hours – we have all your favorites on hand, like mac ‘n cheese, pasta, cereal and more.   *Food insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.   (Definition is from the Life Sciences Research Office, S.A. Andersen, ed., "Core Indicators of Nutritional State for Difficult to Sample Populations," The Journal of Nutrition 120:1557S-1600S, 1990.)   For more information and campus and community resources, check out our website HERE!  Hosted by: Hawk's Harvest Food PantryAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11412190

Seahawk Swap Shop is a FREE store open to all UNCW students, faculty, and staff with a One Card. We have just about anything: clothing and accessories, household décor and office supplies, kitchen items and small appliances. There is NO COST to shop, and you DO NOT need to bring something to get something.    You can find us in the Warwick Building past the Office of Sustainability in Warwick 177. Hosted by: Sustainability Peer EducatorsAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11404603

Take a break from your busy week and stop by the library on the following Thursdays from noon-1 p.m. to relax and unwind with assistance dogs in the Living Room, Randall Hall, room 2008. Whether you are feeling stressed or just need a little joy in your day, come pet a pup and enjoy a moment of calm. You deserve it! BONUS: the assistance dogs will also be at the library on Monday, Dec. 8 from 1-3 p.m. in the same location.Hosted by: UNCW LibraryAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11448758

Join us for a UNCW Teamship pitch event and find out what happens when you combine the skills of an English major with design thinking tools! Our students will be pitching their creative solutions to Any Lab Test Now to help the company achieve their goal of increasing community awareness and strengthening physician referrals. After working through the design thinking process, three student teams will present solutions to a real challenge presented by our business partner.  This pitch event will take place in the Visualization Lab in Discovery Hall (DH 1072), the new addition to Randall Library. Visitors will be required to park in the Visitor's Lot on Riegel Road. Give yourself 15-20 minutes to park and get settled. Each group will have 10 minutes to pitch their solutions, and a 15 minute Q&A with with the business partner. Givepulse Registration LinkHosted by: English DepartmentAdditional Information can be found at: https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11811810