Memorial University Sustainability and Climate Action Office

10/05/2026

Tomorrow - discuss your sustainability work and concerns at Memorial! In person event on the St. John's campus to start the conversation anew! MUN Bike Hub MunHope Memorial University Botanical Garden MUN Students' Union - MUNSU GSU MUN Climate Collective

🌱 Are you involved in sustainability-related work at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's Campus?

Join the Centre for Social Enterprise, Ocean Frontier Institute and Sustainability and Climate Action Office on Oct. 6 to connect with others engaged in sustainability through research, teaching, operations, student leadership, community engagement, and more.

When: October 6 from 2-3:30pm
Where: Social Changemaker Space, Business Building (BN-4015)

Together, we'll explore:
✅ Who is doing sustainability-related work across campus
✅ Common challenges and opportunities
✅ Potential areas for collaboration ✅ What a future sustainability network could look like

Whether you're a faculty member, researcher, staff member, student or part of a campus initiative, we'd love to have you join the conversation.

Email [email protected] to RSVP.

Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Memorial University Faculty of Science - Memorial University Music at Memorial School of Social Work, Memorial University Department of Geography, Memorial University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Memorial University Sustainability and Climate Action Office

09/21/2026

Cycling to campus this fall? Keep your bike dry and secure! Limited number of bike lockers still available to rent for the semester at: Chem/Biotech, UC/CSF and Arctic Ave garage. For more info, visit https://www.mun.ca/sustainability/initiatives/transportation/cycling-to-campus/ To apply, email [email protected] and provide your primary status at Memorial (student, staff or faculty), your preferred location, and other locations you would accept. Lockers will be allocated as applications are received.

Locations and Fees

09/08/2026

Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for a bike locker on the St. John's Campus. Visit https://www.mun.ca/sustainability/initiatives/transportation/cycling-to-campus/ for more information and to apply.

Locations and Fees

09/08/2026

Great opportunity for students!

Registration is open for econext’s 2026 annual Ideathon, happening September 25-27, 2026 at Memorial University in St. John’s!

Spend a weekend working with students from Memorial University, College of the North Atlantic and Academy Canada to tackle a real clean growth challenge in Newfoundland and Labrador. You’ll collaborate with a team, connect with expert mentors, build your problem-solving skills and compete for cash prizes for the top three teams.

No previous green economy experience is needed — just bring your ideas, curiosity and willingness to collaborate.

📅 September 25-27, 2026
📍 Memorial University, St. John’s

Ready to get involved? Register now: https://econext.ca/econext-ideathon-september-25-27-2026/

08/26/2026

Deadline Sept. 9 to apply for bike locker.
Cycling to campus this fall? Looking for a secure sheltered location? Twenty-six bike lockers are available to rent by semester at four locations on the St. John's campus. Students, staff and faculty are eligible to apply, with priority to students. The fee is $25 per semester for students and $35 for staff and faculty. Locks are provided. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.mun.ca/sustainability/initiatives/transportation/cycling-to-campus/

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06/18/2026

On June 24, 12-1:30 pm, join the Beautification Committee outside the library to help with gardening. More info:

05/06/2026

Start composting at home!

🌱 It’s Compost Awareness Week! 🌱

Did you know backyard composting helps cut down on climate-changing emissions while putting valuable carbon back into the soil? That means healthier trees, stronger plants and a greener community. 🌳

The City of St. John’s, in partnership with Memorial University Botanical Garden and MMSB, offers a free backyard composting course—available both in person and online! Learn the basics of composting, reduce household waste and be eligible to purchase a compost bin at a subsidized cost.

Upcoming in-person session (no registration required):
🌱MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road: Saturday, May 30 from 1 to 2 p.m.

💻 Prefer to learn at your own pace? Online sessions are available anytime.

Start composting, reduce waste, and give back to the earth this week! ♻️ For more information visit: https://loom.ly/cpDwRv0

05/06/2026

Here is our full May schedule!!🩵We’re so excited to be back for a full month of cleanups!!🗑️☺️

05/04/2026

Deadline is Thursday, May 7 to apply for a bike locker for spring/summer semester on St. John's and Signal Hill campuses. For more information and to apply:

https://www.mun.ca/sustainability/initiatives/transportation/cycling-to-campus/

04/29/2026

Scholarship opportunity - deadline May 1!

2026 SAM Student Scholarship Applications Open!

One pillar of the SAM Environmental Stewardship Award is the Student Scholarship - used to recognize students who have gone above and beyond in their community to support wildlife habitat stewardship, demonstrating an active commitment to conservation in Newfoundland and Labrador through their studies or in their free time.

First awarded in 2015, this award is a $1000 scholarship awarded to a student either from or studying in Newfoundland and Labrador whose interests, activities and post-secondary goals are focused on the conservation of habitat in this province. Students can nominate themselves or be nominated by a teacher, peer, community member, etc.

Learn more and apply/nominate a student here: https://www.samnl.org/environmental-steward-award

The deadline to apply is May 1st, 2026.