UNT We Mean Green Fund

Check out all the events our friends are hosting this month! If you have any questions or require a reasonable accommodation for any of these events, please send an email to [email protected]

Graduation gown applications are here! Spare yourself the cost of a new graduation gown and add some sustainable practices to your graduation ceremony by borrowing a graduation gown-- completely for free! Apply online before October 19 to be considered for this needs-based application (Fall graduation only). Undergrads encouraged to apply

The WMGF Committee applications are now open! Visit the link in our bio to apply to be on a committee of students and staff that vote on which environmentally-based projects get funding from the Environmental Service Fee. UNT students at half or full time in good standing with the university and a GPA over 2.5 can apply. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or need any reasonable accommodations to submit this application. Applications are due November 3rd at noon (12pm).

If you've ever been intimidated by seeds - how to plant, when to collect, what to look out for - come to our seed installment in the Garden 101 series! Meet at the Community Garden on September 25th at 3pm to learn with us!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! To celebrate, here are some images of a prickly pear cactus, a plant that is native to many Hispanic countries, such as Mexico and Honduras, and right here in Texas. Prickly pears (genus Opuntia), in addition to being a beautiful plant and a great host for many insects, also have some material uses to humans.

The nopales (or pads) of some species are edible and prominent in Mexican cuisine. Additionally the fruit is enjoyed globally in salads, smoothies, baked goods, or just on their own. Remember: never eat something you forage unless you are 100% sure it is from an edible variety and that it has not been treated with harmful chemicals.

These plants aren't only used for eating: they also harbor a bug called cochineal, which is used to make a vibrant red dye.

Looking for something to do between classes? Come to our come-and-go native bed workdays every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-11am to learn about landscaping and plant identification! Meet at the outdoor Starbucks (located in Lot 1 or South of the Life Sciences Complex) to join in! Wear close-toed shoes and we will provide everything else.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for this event, please email us at [email protected]

Beautiful things are blooming… This gorgeous Turk’s Cap/Wax Mallow is growing in our Central Campus Pollinator Garden.

Here's our calendar for the next month! Join us and our friends at these wonderful events! If you require a reasonable accommodation for any of our events, please send an email to [email protected]

Need a few more veggies? Check out UNT Diamond Eagle Student Resource Center 's story every Thursday morning to see if they're hosting a produce pop-up! On select Thursdays 10a-12p, the food pantry will be giving out free produce to anyone walking by. No need to bring your ID or to use your food pantry swipe! Please bring your own reusable bag to the back of Crumley Hall to participate.

Have an idea to make campus more sustainable? Get ready to submit a proposal to the We Mean Green Fund! If selected, you project will receive funding to begin in the Spring semester. The deadline is October 27. Schedule a meeting with our coordinator by emailing WeMeanGreenFund.unt.edu now to discuss your proposal!

Would you like to help maintain our native flower beds on campus? Come to our weekly workdays! Starting next week (8/19/25), meet us at the outdoor Starbucks stand on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am-11am to dig, plant, trim, and mulch these beautiful pollinator spaces!