“We believe that our University’s biggest impact on our planet is the students that graduate each year.” - The Campus Sustainability Fund to SAF, May 2011
ASUW Student Food Cooperative (@asuwsfc)
- Collaborative student co-op focused on conscious consumption, ethically, sourced, and affordable food
- Current projects include: Communities of UW Cookbook, bi-annual Humble Feast, ASUW Bean Basket (bulk food store located on-campus)
- Learn more at: ASUW SFC
Dirty Dozen Farm Club (@uwfarmdirtydozen)
- UW student farm organization committed to engaging in the full cycle of the food system (e.g. urban agriculture, gardening, harvesting)
- Undergraduate RSO associated with the UW Farm
- Weekly meetings, work parties, farm shifts
ECC – Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (@uw_ecc)
- Located on West Campus
- Inclusive and affirming space that serves and empowers historically marginalized and underrepresented students
- Largest cultural center in the United States
- Programs include: Leadership Without Borders, ECC events, RSO resources
- Learn more at: Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
EcoReps (@uwecoreps)
- Encouraging sustainable behavior in the UW community through communication, motivation, and education
- Undergraduate RSO
- Current projects include: Green Dawgs Certification, volunteering and fundraising, social media, and club newsletter
- Learn more at: EcoReps
EPSA – Environmental Policy Student Association (@epsauw)
- Environmental policy group dedicated to centering justice and intersectionality
- Focus on knowledge sharing and professional development by connecting peers with one another and experts in the field
- Undergraduate RSO
- Learn more at: EPSA
First Nations @UW (@firstnationsuw)
- Intertribal organization and community for Indigenous students
- Educating the community about Indigenous cultures, spreading awareness to issues affecting communities, and upholding customs and traditions
- Undergraduate RSO
- General meetings, annual spring Powwow
- Learn more at: First Nations @ UW | UW Native Organization
ICA – Institutional Climate Action UW Chapter (@ica_uwchapter)
- Student-organized coalition of students, faculty, staff, and alumni across Washington state demanding higher education institutions model the Just Transition framework to an equitable green future
- Fossil Free U campaign, weekly coalition meetings
- Learn more at: Institutional Climate Action
Project Indoor Farm (@projectindoorfarm)
- Student organization, first student-run indoor farm at the UW
- Educational space for students to connect with food through urban farming
- Learn more at: Project Indoor Farm
Q Center – University of Washington Q Center (@uwqcenter)
- Located in the HUB (Room 315)
- Educational, social, advocacy center focused on gender and sexuality
- Resources include: free menstrual supplies, school supplies, hangout spaces
- Learn more at: Q Center
SEED – Students Expressing Environmental Dedication (@uw_seed)
- Student organization working with residents and UW Housing & Food Services (HFS) to bring awareness on sustainability choices
- Undergraduate RSO, aimed at students living in the dorms
- Current projects include: dorm compost bins, OZZI reusable containers
- Weekly meetings, hall council representatives, on-campus job opportunities
- Learn more at: UW SEED
SER-UW – Society for Ecological Restoration UW Chapter (@ser.uw)
- Student organization focused on increasing the biodiversity and ecosystems on campus while connecting students to green spaces
- Sites across campus with CSF funding
- Current projects include: restoration site work parties, native plant nursery
- Weekly volunteering opportunities, community building
- Learn more at: Society for Ecological Restoration UW
UW Alene Morris Women’s Center
- Education programs, leadership development for advocacy for girls and women focused on breaking down gender based barriers
- Programs and services open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members
- Current programs include: Moris Leadership Academy
- Learn more at: Alene Moris Women’s Center
UW Farm (@uwfarm)
- Three on-campus locations at McMahon Hall, Mercer Court, and the Center for Urban Horticulture
- 1.5 acre student-powered urban organic farm
- Produce for campus dining, the UW Food Pantry, and the community through the Community Support Agriculture (CSA) program
- Volunteer, internship, and job opportunities for UW students
- Learn more at: UW Farm | University of Washington Botanic Gardens
UW Food Pantry (@uwfoodpantry)
- Located on West Campus in at Poplar Hall
- Providing food assistance to UW students, staff, and faculty members
- Offers shelf-stable products, UW Farm organic produce, ready-to-eat meals, and hygiene products at no cost to visitors (bring your Husky ID & tote bags)
- Community partner of the University District Food Bank
- Learn more at: The UW Food Pantry | Any Hungry Husky
UW Green Square
UW Solar (@uwsolar)
- Interdisciplinary, student-run, solar project
- Undergraduate and graduate RSO, part of the Urban Infrastructure Lab
- Participates in the planning, design, and development of solar/electrification related projects on campus (e.g. electric vehicles, charging, energy storage)
- Learn more at: UW Solar
WashPIRG – Washington Public Interest Research Group (@washpirg_uw)
- Student-led, student-funded activist group
- Undergraduate RSO, UW chapter of WashPIRG organization
- Current campaigns include: 100% renewable energy, affordable higher education, break free from plastics, new voters project, etc.
- Weekly meetings, grassroots campaigns, on-campus job/internships
- Learn more at: WASHPIRG Students
wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House
- Located on North Campus on Little Canoe Channel
- Learning center and gathering space for American Indian and Alaska Native students, faculty, staff, and community members
- Learn more at: wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House – Diversity at the UW
Included is a short list of groups leading exciting work to cultivate sustainability in our greater Seattle community.
Beavers Northwest (@beaversnw)
- Increasing acceptance and understanding of beavers to support healthier and more resilient ecosystems
- Offering technical advice, educational outreach, and nature walks for community members
- Learn more at: Beavers Northwest
Big Door Brigade
- Seattle-based group of organizers who view mutual aid as a strategy for survival and mobilization
- Mutual aid toolbox: concrete models and tools for starting and maintaining mutual aid projects
- Learn more at: Big Door Brigade
Black Farmers Collective (@blackfarmerscollective)
- Yes Farm located at the Yesler Terrace along I-5, Small Axe Farm located in Redmond
- Building a Black-led food system by developing a cooperative network of actors, acquiring and stewarding land
- Facilitating food system education and creating space for Black liberation
- Learn more at: Black Farmers Collective
Climbers of Color (@climbersofcolor)
- Diversifying climbing and mountaineering in the Pacific Northwest
- Working to increase access to climbing for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, primarily based out of Western Washington
- BIPOC climb nights, courses, scholarships, youth shoe library
- Learn more at: Climbers of Color
Community Lunch on Capitol Hill (@communitylunch)
- Located in Capitol Hill at the corner of Broadway and Republican (20 minutes via the link, 25 minutes via bus)
- Providing hot meals, clothing, and other services
- Learn more at: Community Lunch on Capitol Hill
Danny Woo Community Garden (@dannywoogarden)
- Located in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (30 to 50 minutes via the link)
- 1.5 acre garden cared for by residents in International District
- Advancing social justice and equity for low income, Asian and Pacific islanders, refugee and immigrant communities
- Learn more at: Danny Woo Community Garden – InterimCDA
Latino Outdoors (@latinooutdoors)
- Community and organization striving to create a world where Latino communities enjoy nature as a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place
- Focused conversations on the Latinx experience
- Learn more at: Latino Outdoors
University District Food Bank (@udistrictfoodbank)
- Located in the U-District (15 minute via bus, 20 minutes via walking)
- Providing Northeast Seattle residents with reliable access to healthy food
- In-person grocery shopping at the walk-up food bank
- Learn more at: University District Food Bank
350 Seattle (@350seattle)
- Seattle chapter of the 350 organizing network
- Grassroots movement for climate justice in Seattle
- Organizing people to make deep systemic changes by resisting fossil fuels, building momentum for healthy alternatives, and fostering resilient communities
- Learn more at: 350 Seattle