Around Campus - New Greenhouse

The Sustainability Learning Lab and Greenhouse project, with its 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor learning spaces, will feature solar and wind generation stations, a biofuel algae pond and an outdoor classroom.

As seen in this drone shot of Bellevue University’s main campus, the new greenhouse is located behind the R. Joe Dennis Learning Center, which houses state-of-the-art science labs.

The greenhouse shines bright and is expected to engage and educate more than 2,500 students, teachers, researchers and campus visitors a year.

The face of the Bellevue University main campus is changing as the new greenhouse and sustainability learning lab behind the R. Joe Dennis Learning Center are nearing completion.

The project is made possible through grant funding received by the Council of Independent Colleges Foundation (CINCF) to help establish a sustainability learning lab at the university. Grant funds were received by CINCF from the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET). Bellevue University also received significant funding from its partners and donors.

The learning lab project will feature 7,000-square foot outdoor-indoor space and includes the greenhouse, wind and solar generation stations, a biofuel algae pond and an outdoor classroom. The lab will support Bellevue University students and also engage and educate thousands of students, educators, researchers and campus visitors each year.

Bellevue University President Dr. Mary Hawkins said the university is grateful for the continued support of the Sustainability Learning Lab. “We appreciate the partnership between CINCF, the Nebraska Environmental Trust and Bellevue University in bringing this project to life,” she said. “The continued support of Nebraska Environmental Trust and CINCF will help ensure that students learn the skills needed to help preserve Nebraska’s valuable natural resources and, at the same time, strengthen the state’s workforce.”