Read our latest blog post written by the Cumberland River Compact to learn why we should protect our grasslands and what Nashville residents can do to help.
I Never Thought of Tennessee as a Prairie State–I Was Wrong. Read More »
Each quarter, our UGL Volunteers learn about a topic in sustainability, and this quarter we are learning more about environmental justice. This blog is an excerpt of content shared with our UGL Volunteers.
Environmental Justice is Social Justice Read More »
As we host the Nashville Earth Day Restaurant Challenge, here are a few tips for dining more deliberately at a restaurant or at home.
Tips for Dining Deliberately Read More »
If you’re looking for how to celebrate Earth Month or Earth Day in Nashville, Urban Green Lab has a roundup of different ways to celebrate the beauty of our planet and learn about solutions that make our planet, its people, and their prosperity a top priority.
2024 Earth Day Events in Nashville Read More »
Urban Green Lab shares the 2023 Annual Report showcasing program achievements and stories from stakeholders
Urban Green Lab Publishes 2023 Annual Report Read More »
Book recommendations to learn more about sustainability for all reading levels
11 Books About Sustainability to Add to Your Reading List Read More »
In low-income areas of Nashville, the correlation between crime and pollution has reached alarming levels, with both issues deeply rooted in historical injustices such as redlining and community divestment. However,
How Less Trash Leads to Less Crime in Communities Read More »
Urban Green Lab, in partnership with Patagonia, placed two murals on the windows of the Patagonia Nashville store to celebrate how food can provide fuel for activity and encourage Nashvillians to waste less food.
Second Food Waste Mural Installed at Patagonia Nashville Read More »
In 2009, Urban Green Lab was founded to bring sustainability education to Nashville communities. Over the past 15 years, our commitment to sustainability education has remained the same, but the way that is accomplished has adapted over time. Read more reflections on the past 15 years of Urban Green Lab in our latest blog post.
Celebrating 15 Years of Urban Green Lab Read More »
In this blog, we explore the question of what is climate optimism and share helpful resources for finding positive news about the state of the climate.
What is “Climate Optimism?” Read More »