Location

Portland, OR

Speakers

Vickie Breemes and Abigail Allen

Towards a Vision of Campus as Forest

Explore Catawba College’s innovative approach to sustainability through "The Smokestack" project, a key initiative in its journey to carbon neutrality and its vision of a “Campus as Forest.” This project creates regenerative, nature-connected spaces that foster student engagement, well-being, and collaboration. From solar shelters to pollinator habitats, the project showcases how biophilic design and carbon reduction strategies can transform campuses into thriving ecosystems. Attendees will learn how to integrate nature-positive principles into their own projects while contributing to environmental and social sustainability goals.