Lakehead University Office of Sustainability

Campus Beautification Days are back!

Help us clean up a few garden spaces on the Thunder Bay campus
June 24 - Labyrinth by Bora Laskin Education building
July 15 - Rain Garden by Braun Building
Aug 20
Sept 18

Always 11-2.

Come when you can, stay as long as you want.

Registration is helpful and encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Questions?
Contact the Office of Sustainability

Are you already biking, walking, carpooling, or taking the bus to campus (or anywhere else in town)?

If yes - sign up for the Active Commute Challenge, log your trips in June, and be eligible to win prizes!

Anything that isn't 1 person in 1 car counts!

Active transport has many co-benefits!
🚶‍♂️ Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
🛼 Increases body movement / exercise
🚴‍♀️ reduces car congestion

Do whatever is safest for you!

Our Sustainability Coordinator, Rachel, had a very fun time at the Pride Block Party 🏳️‍🌈

Come visit us at the Pride Block Party! 🩷🧡💛💚🩵💜

11-2
June 17
Library Courtyard

Want to spend time outside?

Help w**d the Labyrinth / Wellness Path in Thunder Bay.

Across from the Bora Laskin Building, Faculty of Education.

Snacks and equipment provided

Drop-in anytime 11-2 on Wed, June 17 and Wed, June 24.

Bus rides count for the Active Commute Challenge!

They reduce emissions and add walks to your day
🌿 home--> bus stop
🌿 bus stop --> work/school
🌿 work/school --> bus stop
🌿 bus stop --> home

Planning in advance for your Active Commute is super helpful for everyone!

For our Sustainability Coordinator Rachel that means downloading the best bus route and highlighting the times she could catch the bus.

Planning can include:
Learning your route (any mode of transport)
Picking out your clothes
Packing your bag
Prepping yourgear (bus pass, helmet, shoes, sunscreen)
Anything else you need to help make the active option easier!

Active Commute Challenge launched today!

All Lakehead University and LUSU students, staff, and faculty can register for the LU team at tbayonthemove.ca.

Bus
Bike
Walk
Run
Rollerskate
Rollerski
Skateboard
Carpool

It all counts!

Thank you to the for coordinating the Active Commute Challenge and to for hosting the launch with the Office of Sustainability!

Folks can build a bike with Community Spokes or rent a bike from

Community Garden Plots are now open!

To guarantee a plot, submit two things by Friday, May 22, 2026:
1) rental agreement
2) payment

Rental agreements can be submitted electronically to [email protected] and [email protected] or on paper at CASES 2004.

Payment can be cash or cheque and dropped off at CASES 2004 on the LU campus.

10x10 Plots
$30 per plot ($15 for LU students)

Email us with any questions!

World Labyrinth Day - tomorrow!!
May 1, 2026
11-1

Clean Up on campus across from the Bora Laskin building!

Come anytime in the 2 hour window!

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Lakehead University Thunder Bay Campus Clean Up on Earth Day 2026!

Big thanks to Litter Free Lakes for leading our waste audit! Data was submitted to the Ocean Conservancy TIDES Database - which has shoreline cleanups and litter traps data from around the world!

We had:
🌿26 volunteers over 4 hours
🪻55 lbs (11 bags) of trash collected
🌿3000+ pieces of trash
🪻40% of the trash was tobacco-related

We encourage everyone to participate in a clean up this spring no matter where you are. 
🌏 Grab some gloves, a bag, perhaps a buddy, and get out there! 
🌎 Stay safe with bright clothes
🌍 Be very cautious with any sharps (perhaps bring a box or plastic bottle from your own recycling bin to hold them). 

If you are in Thunder Bay, registration is open for and Spring Up to Clean Up - they will provide materials, and you can win prizes!