Students gathered at the ENV coffee shop

A community united for the world

One of Waterloo's fastest growing faculties, Environment welcomes around 500 new students each year. You'll love our supportive and close-knit community, it's a place where friendships flourish, professors know your name, and hands-on learning, global experiences, and career-building opportunities are around every corner.


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From government to community groups, we're stronger when we work together

Rows of Christmas trees on a tree farm

Partnering with the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO)

The Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) formalized their growing partnership with Dr. Kelsey Leonard, director of Waterloo's Christmas Tree Lab, committing to joint research projects and outreach efforts aimed at developing sustainable initiatives to advance the resilience and growth of the Christmas tree industry.

Environment student Katie Kubasta sitting in a field

KEEN sponsored Global Citizen Internship

Environment student, Katja Kubasta, reflects on her experience safeguarding species at risk during her KEEN Global Citizen Internship at The Long Point Biosphere Region Foundation. 


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