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Contact with the natural chemicals released by trees can increase cell activity in the immune system.

Events Around Campus

Environmental Engineering and Science Graduate Seminar

Friday, April 24, 2026 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Seamans Center

Todd DeJournett, Project Director at SCS Engineers-Water and Wastewater Process Design, will be presenting, Designing for Uncertainty-Deterministic Solutions to Stochastic Problems.

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Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting 2.0

Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
College of Public Health Building

Join us for the Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting 2.0 as we kick off our project on Arbor Day, Friday, April 24 This exciting initiative aims to plant 2,000 native tree saplings and shrubs using the Miyawaki Method, a technique for densely planting native trees to create bio-diverse and self-sustaining forests.

Getting There:

Planting will take place on the southeast corner of the College of Public Health.

Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transportation or carpooling.

Newton Road Parking...

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Recycled Runway

Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Old Capitol Museum
The University of Iowa’s Sustainable Events class presents the 4th Annual Recycled Runway at the historic Old Capitol Museum and you’re invited!

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