What would you say if we told you that one of the most sustainable buildings in Georgia also has a secret rooftop garden that nobody really knows about? The Geography/Geology building received a green roof in the 1960s in order to temper the climate and buffer high temperatures. Now, decades later, this flourishing rooftop garden has been run by students and volunteers alike, providing sustainability and fresh food at every turn.

While you may think that you’d find a boring ol’ rooftop filled with AC units and giant monstrosities of electrical boxes at the Geography-Geology building at UGA, you’d be quite surprised.
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At 2,200 square feet of vegetables, grass, green space and solar panels, this building is one of the most sustainable in the state of Georgia.
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The Green Roof Garden hosts tours through the gardens in order for the public to witness the fantastic work in this incredible green space.
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Volunteers are able to spend their time working within the rooftop garden growing food and maintaining a flourishing garden for all to enjoy.
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During the spring season, the garden is planted with a ton of vegetables, from beets to turnips, collards and radishes.
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Students are able to frequent the rooftop garden and learn about sustainability, agriculture, maintenance and energy consumption.
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The campus collective at UGA can enjoy the full length of the building as a green space where they can contribute to the community.
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Sign up for a tour, or become a volunteer and see what this incredible secret rooftop garden is all about.
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To sign up for a tour or to volunteer at the Green Roof Garden at UGA, click here. Otherwise, if you already have a tour scheduled or would like to drive by this beauty, then the Geography-Geology Building is located at 210 Field Street on the campus of the University of Georgia. Otherwise, if you’re ready for more unique things to check out in Georgia, then take a look at The 13 Coolest Attractions In Georgia That Not Enough People Visit.

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