Student’s Corner
Alas, fall has arrived! And the season has painted its colors beautifully all over the River Campus (and beyond!). I, for one, will be taking advantage of having Monday and Tuesday off from classes by...
View ArticlePGMS Salutes University of Rochester Medical Center for Grounds Management...
PGMS Past President Donald Bottger, CGM; Mike Miller Supervisor University of Rochester Horticulture and Grounds; Daniel Schied Manager University of Rochester Horticulture and Grounds, CGM BALTIMORE...
View ArticleTune in to EcoVision This Saturday
The University of Rochester’s EcoReps are planning an event called EcoVision. The television-themed party will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 1, in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons....
View ArticleOld-Growth Forest: Rochester’s Hidden Treasure
D) is a map of Whipple Park forest from 2005. The blue section is old-growth (>150 years old) surrounded by (the green section) second- growth forest (~50 years old). The University of Rochester’s...
View ArticleThe Sierra Club
SIERRA CLUB NATURE HIKE - NARA - 543233 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Founded in San Francisco in 1892, The Sierra Club is an incredibly well established and influential national environmental grassroots...
View ArticleVegetarianism
English: "Stop eating animals" - Vegetarian stop sign in Mönchengladbach Deutsch: "Stop eating animals" - Vegetarisch umfunktioniertes Stoppschild in Mönchengladbach (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Despite...
View ArticleNatural Remedies II
Ever find yourself wondering what different foods can do for your health? Do you wish to avoid putting unnecessary chemicals into your body? Treatments for nose bleeds, headaches, burns, and more can...
View ArticleEarth Day: Introducing the Dash for Trash
Spring is finally here, and that means it’s almost time for Earth Day! The official date of the annually celebrated Earth Day is April 22, but here at the University of Rochester the celebration...
View ArticleWhat is Permaculture?
Permaculture is a part of environmental design specifically for sustainable agriculture and to configure agricultural systems to function similar to natural ecosystems. The discipline draws from...
View ArticleStudent’s Corner: Valuing Ecosystem Services
Last fall, I gave a presentation titled ‘Valuing Ecosystem Services.’ It was for Professor Bob Minckley’s class, BIO 104K: Ecosystem Conservation & Human Society. Lasting the entirety of the class...
View ArticleSoil Erosion
Most people have learned about erosion in one form or another from high school education. Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the surface through wind or water flow, and then...
View ArticlePropane vs. Charcoal grills
With summer in full gear, you may want to think twice about lighting up your old charcoal grill for the grilling season. Propane and natural gas grills are more environmentally friendly than...
View ArticleGreen Tip – Sunscreen
We all know that sunscreen is a must during these sunny, summer months, but did you know that your sunscreen may actually harm the environment? The chemicals in traditional sunscreens have been shown...
View ArticleWhat is Eco Tourism?
Ecotourism is the practice of small to medium groups of people visiting far-away fragile and somewhat undisturbed natural areas. It is seen as a low impact and small scale alternative to standard...
View ArticleStudent’s Corner
For my very last Student’s Corner, I wanted to share some fun (and adorable) news! Wharton Media, together with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, U.C. Santa Cruz, U.C. Davis, the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S....
View ArticleHow Much are our Trees Worth?
What a beautiful time of year in upstate New York. As the leaves are beginning to change on the Rochester trees, the beauty of autumn surrounds us! Ahhhhhhh. Be sure to take some time out of your day...
View ArticleGreen Apps For Kids and Adults
Children and adults love apps. Games, social media, and other convenient uses have captivated kids and grown ups alike. Here are some fun apps about the environment and being green that are fun for all...
View ArticleUniversity of Rochester Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
The University of Rochester has recently won two awards that recognize the school’s environmental efforts regarding transportation and grounds management. The first is the Greater Valley Forge (GVF)...
View ArticleComposting at Home
Compost is decaying organic material, such as food scraps and dead leaves, which can be added to soil to help fertilize plants. It is an excellent addition to home gardens and flower beds. According to...
View ArticleMexico’s Smog Eating Building
Over in Mexico City, the Hospital General Doctor Manuel Gea Gonzalez has a unique feature. One side of its building supports a material that breaks down the conglomerate of sulfur oxides, soot...
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