The UMass Lowell Sustainability Trails on North, East, and South Campus is a collaboration between Lowell City of Learning and the Rist Institute for Sustainability & Energy. The self-guided walks highlight the robust interdisciplinary approach to sustainability undertaken by UMass Lowell, the City of Lowell, and members of the surrounding communities.
There is much to learn about and appreciate on campus. Explore the natural enclaves in the dense urban environment of Lowell, such as the UMass Lowell Arboretum, the several pollinator gardens located throughout campus, the Merrimack River, and the parks located just a short distance from campus. While admiring the natural features in and around campus, be sure to take note of how the built environment of UMass Lowell extends the University’s commitment to sustainability. See how the historic UMass Lowell buildings have been designed to merge with state-of-the-art renewable energy labs, include agricultural production in the pair of rooftop gardens on campus, and how they have and will be reimagined to align with the University’s efforts to achieve its carbon reduction goals by 2050.
Explore the trails to see why UMass Lowell is rated the #1 university in Massachusetts for sustainability!
Photos by Peg Shanahan