Morningside Trail Reborn

Sixth-graders at Edward Smith School in Syracuse planted 40 native oak and maple trees Nov. 19, 2009, as they put the finishing touches on the recently rehabilitated Morningside Nature/Science Trail. The tree planting is the culmination of several years of involvement by students at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, who worked on the trail as a service-learning experience that was part of their environmental interpretation studies. (11/19)

'GREENfoot' Takes On Climate Change in Syracuse

Audubon New York and the National Grid Foundation have recognized the SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry (ESF) as one of the best educational institutions to receive a contribution of the "Project GREENfoot" curriculum guide. (11/11)

ESF Researcher Described as Super Scientist

Dr. Gregory L. Boyer, a professor in ESF's Department of Chemistry, was described as a "super scientist" by the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence. (11/9)

Southwick Beach Gets a Cleanup

Members of the ESF college community participated in the Great Lakes Research Consortium second beach cleanup this fall. (11/6)

ESF Professor Elected ASLA officer

Richard S. Hawks of Syracuse, chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture at ESF was elected to a two-year term as vice president of the American Society of Landscape Architects. (10/29)

Record-setting Helicopter Pilot Honored by SUNY-ESF

The award dinner focused on the need to recognize the role of innovative transportation in sustainable communities. Honoree Scott Kasprowicz, who recently served as deputy secretary of transportation for the Commonwealth of Virginia. called for individuals to take responsibility for helping to solve the problem of getting people where they need to be. (10/23)

SUNY-ESF Students Join 350.org Event

The number 350 refers to 350 parts per million, the level that has been identified as the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. (10/22)