Conservation & Biodiversity

Lagunita BioBlitz

Apr 26, 2025 | 09am–12pm

Curious about what lives at Lagunita? Join us and your community April 26 to find out! We’ll look through binoculars, under logs, and dip net …

A student and staff member wearing yellow conservation vests evaluating plant species on Stanford’s open land

Unlocking the Carbon Potential of Stanford’s Open Lands

Carbon, Conservation & Biodiversity, Land Use, Resilience

A new project aims to uncover the hidden potential of carbon stores within Stanford’s vast undeveloped lands.

Award-Winning Land and Building Designs

Conservation & Biodiversity, Construction & Demolition, Land Use

Stanford’s commitment to sustainable design is evident in every corner of its campus.

Image of lake with blue sky and mountains behind

Water System’s Award-Winning Sustainability Efforts

Conservation & Biodiversity, Emergency Management, Health, Land Use

Stanford has long been a leader in environmental stewardship, earning multiple prestigious awards for water conservation.

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Mar 17, 2025 | 12pm–1pm

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Six people including conservation program staff, student observers, and a member of the press walking through Stanford’s open land next to the "BurnBot" machine

New “BurnBot” Tech Aids Stanford in Managing Wildfire Risk and Resilience

Academics, Conservation & Biodiversity, Emergency Management, Land Use, Living Lab, Resilience

Californians are no strangers to wildfires. As the scientific community searches for answers to prevent fire before it happens, Stanford is testing a “BurnBot” that can create fuel breaks.

BurnBot Technology for Living Fire Lab

Conservation & Biodiversity, Land Use, Living Lab

Stanford’s Conservation Program is testing a cutting-edge “BurnBot” to improve wildfire management, using controlled burns to create fire breaks and support ecosystem health.