Winthrop University Office of Sustainability

06/03/2026

PRIDE Month and Sustainability intersect in many ways. The LGBTQ+ community often faces higher exposure to environmental risks, faces discrimination that limits their access to healthcare and stable housing, faces barriers to accessing emergency shelters, and faces higher risks of displacement. While celebrating PRIDE Month, also consider how those celebrations intersect with not only social justice, but also environmental health, economic well-being, and cultural diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Hello! You are invited to visit us at the Winthrop University Educational Community Garden on June 6 from 10 am to 3 pm, during the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour.

There will be a plant sale that benefits youth agricultural programs through 4-H. You will want to try recipes provided by Don’t Waste Food South Carolina. Kids will also receive a gift!

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

“At its core, q***r ecology examines how the constructs of gender and sexuality can inform our understanding of ecological relationships. It invites us to reconsider the ways in which we perceive and interact with the natural world, emphasizing the fluidity and complexity inherent in both ecological systems and human identities. This approach breaks away from traditional ecological narratives that often prioritize heteronormative perspectives, highlighting instead the multitude of ways in which organisms can coexist and thrive.”

Q***r ecology is a fascinating interdisciplinary framework that combines theories from LGBTQ+ studies, environmental studies, and ecology. It challenges

06/01/2026

Berry bushes do better when the space around them is working too 🫐 A few companion planting ideas I’d try:
🐝 Borage and sweet alyssum can help bring more pollinators into the area.
🌿 Chives are easy to tuck around the edges and don’t take up much space.
🌼 Marigolds and nasturtiums add color while helping distract some pests.
🍓 Strawberries can work as a living ground cover if you keep them managed.
🌱 I’d still leave room around the berry bush base for airflow and harvesting.
My tip is to start with just a few companions instead of crowding the whole bed at once. Berry roots don’t love competition.