University of Richmond

UR Ecochallenge: Ghana

November 17 - November 21, 2025

Day 2 - Preservation & Conservation

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Attend the Lecture “Health, Hope, and the Power of Young People in Ghana”

I will attend the Global Engagement Lecture “Health, Hope, and the Power of Young People in Ghana: Centering Rights and Justice in Tomorrow’s Health Leadership” by Richard Dzikunu at 12:00 p.m. in the International Commons.
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International Education Week Schedule
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Volunteer to Beautify Westhampton Lake

Today from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., I will remove trash and help to beautify Westhampton Lake for the health of this ecosystem and the health of our watershed at large. Register using the link, and meet at the Westhampton Lake Gazebo.
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Register to Beautify Westhampton Lake
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SUPPORT LOCAL POLLINATORS

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators.
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Native Plants for Virginia's Capital Region

" How To Add Native Plants To Traditional Gardens"
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Volunteer for an Invasive Species Removal

I will volunteer to remove invasive species in my community. There are options to join on Wednesday at Belle Isle or Friday on campus – conservation’s a good idea any day of the week!
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Friends of the James River Park

JRPS: Invasive Plant Task Force

Volunteer in the Eco-Corridor
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Learn about indigenous tribes' relationship to the land

I will learn more about the traditional practices of land care and management.
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The Sustainability Movement Needs Indigenous Knowledge

Indigenous tribes in Virginia see stewardship as part their duty

No Native Bones

Jachie and Jaagbo Groves of Ghana
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Read About James River & Ghanaian Waterway Restoration Efforts

I will learn more about the history of the James River in Richmond and restoration plans for waterways in Ghana, including the Korle Lagoon, and what efforts are being done today to protect these waters.
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The Or Foundation Launches the Agbetsi Living Water Swim Expedition to Track the Impact of Textile Pollution Throughout Ghana

$155 Million Coastline Restoration Project Launched in Ghana

History of the James River

James River Headwaters Initiative

James River National Wildlife Refuge

Whispers of Korle: The Tale of a Polluted Lagoon.
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Take a photo of a native plant

I will take a photo of a native plant and upload it to the Feed.
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Native Plants for Virginia's Capital Region
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Learn About Conservation Practices in Ghana and Organizations Protecting Natural Land

I will learn about how conservation practices are enacted in Ghana, and I will read about the organizations protecting this land.
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Nature & Development Foundation in Ghana

The Long Fight to Protect Ghana's Atewa Forest Goes On
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Read about Ghanaian Wildlife Areas

I will virtually visit popular wildlife areas and parks in Ghana.
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Kakum National Park

Mountain Afadja (Afadjato)

Ghana Highlands
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