Project Leads: Lludmila Moran, Tavie Tipton
Sponsor: The University Village Office
Nature Village Website
See Also: Nature Village Phase II Grant Project
TGIF Grant: $16,861
Project Theme: Education & Behavior Change
Project Location
2012 Application Submission
Application Metrics
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Status: In Progress
Nature Village is a multidisciplinary group of University Village resident volunteers and campus sustainability students, staff and organizations working towards the goal of building a sustainable community at the University Village at UC Berkeley. Nature Village grows, supports, and inspires sustainable living by:
Project Description: This grant will fund supplies and student internships to create waste, energy & water, and education & outreach programs at University Village, to promote sustainability and resource conservation amongst the residents.
Goals: Reduce the Environmental Impact of the University Village. Improve the knowledge and lifestyle practices of residents in relation to resource management, including water, energy, natural gas, and solid waste. Open a new opportunity of Experiential Environmental Education for children and families. Create a stronger sense of community and life experience at University Village through an active participation in environmental programs and activities. Reach a 5% reduction in the consumption of electricity, natural gas, and water. Produce outreach and education materials in at least the four main languages spoken at UC Village: English (35%), Chinese (17%), Korean (15%), and Spanish (6%).
TGIF Blog Posts about Nature Village
2013 Poster |
2012-2013 Accomplishments
Project leader Mila Moran wrote a Fall 2012 Report and Spring 2013 Report on the accomplishments and challenges of the project.
Highlights:
The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) provides funding for projects that reduce UC Berkeley's negative impact on the environment and make UC Berkeley more sustainable. TGIF will allocate funds to projects that promote sustainable modes of transportation, increase energy and water efficiency, restore habitat, promote environmental and food justice, and reduce the amount of waste created by UC Berkeley. Portions of the fund also support education and behavior change initiatives, student aid (via return to aid), and internships. TGIF is supported by student fees and administered through a student-majority committee and a program coordinator.