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Monday, May 21, 2012
Basic SPARE: Solar Power As Renewable Energy Installation & Maintenance Training
Room 110 Moon Library, SUNY-ESF Campus. Our 4-day Basic Photovoltaic Installer Course is a board-recognized training program through North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). In this course students will learn the basics of how to site, design and install photovoltaic (PV) systems. The course includes sizing systems for both grid-connected and off-grid PV systems. Also, the solar resource and the problems associated with shading, orientation and tilt will be reviewed. Basic sizing and system design in relation to electrical load will be discussed. Safety practices for installers and the study of the electrical code for PV systems will be covered in some detail. Students will learn about various mounting systems for PV arrays and how they affect roofs. As part of the class, students will build a working PV system.
Sponsor: SUNY-ESF Office of Outreach | Contact: Maura Harling Stefl, 315-470-6889Saturday, May 26, 2012
1st Annual Loons and Logs Day to Celebrate our One-Year Anniversary!
10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb, NY. This event will include hands-on programs about loons, logging, and log driving in the Adirondacks, an exploration of human and natural history tied to the lakes and stream of Huntington Wildlife Forest. The day-long event will conclude with a Loon Race fundraising event for the whole family. Winner will receive cash prize! Interested in sponsoring a loon? Visit our website: http://www.esf.edu/forms/aec/loons.asp! | Contact: Rebecca Oyer, 518.582.2000Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Likelihood and Bayesian Approaches to Data Analysis Workshop
408 Baker. This 4.5 day workshop provides an introduction to the use of statistical models as a tool to understand and predict ecological processes. Participants will learn quantitative tools used to link models to data, how to compare alternative models, and the utility of different modeling approaches through a combination of presentations, discussions, and practical exercises. The workshop covers basic probability theory, maximum likelihood methods, and Information Criteria with an emphasis on hierarchical Bayesian analysis and Monte Carlo Markov Chain. Most examples will be from population ecology, and participants will walk away with a suite of useful R and WinBUGS code and skills that they can adapt to their own ecological analyses. Bring your own data for some focused feedback and coding help during the workshop.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: Katherina B. Searning, 315470-6888Thursday, June 07, 2012
12th Annual American Ecological Engineering Society Meeting
SUNY-ESF. SUNY-ESF is hosting the 12th annual American Ecological Engineering Society meeting June 7-9, 2012 on campus. The AEES promotes the developmemnt of sustainable ecosystems that integrate human society with its natural environment for the benefit of both by fostering education and outreach, extending professional development and associations, raising public awareness, and encouraging original research. Abstracts for oral presentations can be submitted for review.
Sponsor: SUNY-ESF Office of Outreach, Department of Environmental Resources Engineering and AEES | Contact: Emily L. Gillis, 315-470-6817Saturday, June 09, 2012
Introduction to fly fishing with Rick Kovacs
9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb, NY. Adirondack Fly Fishing Guide Rick Kovacs introduces fly fishing and the history of the sport in the Adirondacks. Learn about proper gear, tying knots and casting techniques! Rick will have basic gear and fly rod outfits for sale. $25 registration fee. Call or email to register. Bring a lunch! | Contact: Kristin, 518.582.2000Saturday, June 16, 2012
Mushrooms: Unique Natural Dyers--Mushroom Dyeing Demonstration
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb, NY. Mushroom expert, Susan Hopkins, will introduce us to various species of wild mushrooms in a rainbow of colors! Using a combination of dried mushrooms, handmade items, digital slides, books and handouts, she will show the variety and share the excitement she has found in using mushrooms for color! Interested participants will be able to try their hand at mushroom dyeing for themselves in a limited-space workshop on June 30! | Contact: Rebecca Oyer, 518.582.2000Saturday, June 23, 2012
Guided Nature Walk with Peter O’Shea
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb, NY. Favorite guest naturalist Peter O'Shea joins us for a guided nature walk searching for blooming woodland wildflowers, nesting birds and other signs of summer along the Rich Lake Trail. | Contact: Kristin, 518.582.2000Saturday, June 30, 2012
Using Mushrooms as Natural Dyes Workshop
10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb, NY. Susan Hopkins presents an intimate workshop on dyeing with mushrooms. Using four or five different species of mushrooms, participants will learn to identify the mushrooms and the dyeing process and dye samples of wool to take home. Although mushroom identification is not a simple task, there are three major groups of wild mushrooms (plus several oddball varieties) that can be recognized for their use as natural dyers. Knowing where and when to look for the best mushrooms helps narrow the field for the beginner as well as the experienced hunter. $30.00/person. Only 8 spots available. Please register by June 25! | Contact: Rebecca Oyer, 518.582.2000Monday, July 02, 2012
Summer Session II begins
Four summer terms include online, classroom, and field-based courses for ESF students, visiting college/university students, rising high school seniors, K-12 educators, professionals and lifelong learners.Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Mushroom Hunt with Susan Hopkins
10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb, NY. Learn how mushrooms grow, why and where we find them and best practices for mushroom collection, then head out with Susan for a mushroom hunt! Bring a lunch! Program runs rain or shine so please come prepared for the weather. | Contact: Rebecca Oyer, 518.582.2000Saturday, July 28, 2012
Mushroom Hunt with Susan Hopkins
10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb, NY. Learn how mushrooms grow, why and where we find them and best practices for mushroom collection, then head out with Susan for a mushroom hunt! Bring a lunch! Program runs rain or shine so please come prepared for the weather. | Contact: Rebecca Oyer, 518.582.2000Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Graduate Workshop: "Ethics, Culture and Community-based Environmental Research"
Baker 141. NSF-funded research training workshop for graduate students in environmental science, engineering and related fields. Led by Dr. Dianne Quigley, Adjunct Asst. Professor, Brown University; and Dr. David A. Sonnenfeld, Professor, Dept. of Environmental Studies.
Sponsor: Dept. of Environmental Studies | Contact: David Sonnenfeld, 315.470.6636Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Graduate Assistant Colloquium on Teaching and Learning
8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Moon Library. The Graduate Assistant Colloquium on Teaching and Learning describes the culture and expectations of ESF; outlines instructional survival skills and specific teaching-related skills necessary to function effectively as a GA; highlights some of the people and units who provide leadership and support to GA efforts; and introduces professional skills and resources that will endure beyond the ESF graduate assistant experience.
Sponsor: SUNY-ESF Outreach | Contact: Barbara Newman, 315470-4898Saturday, August 25, 2012
Mushroom Hunt with Susan Hopkins
10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb, NY. Learn how mushrooms grow, why and where we find them and best practices for mushroom collection, then head out with Susan for a mushroom hunt! Bring a lunch! Program runs rain or shine so please come prepared for the weather. | Contact: Rebecca Oyer, 518.582.2000Sunday, September 02, 2012
Mushroom Hunt with Susan Hopkins
10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center, Newcomb, NY. Learn how mushrooms grow, why and where we find them and best practices for mushroom collection, then head out with Susan for a mushroom hunt! Bring a lunch! Program runs rain or shine so please come prepared for the weather. | Contact: Rebecca Oyer, 518.582.2000Monday, September 10, 2012
LA Faculty Mtg.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. 327 Marshall Hall. | Contact: Anthony J. Miller, x6551Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Student campus visit for ESF in the High School
9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Marshall Hall, Alumni Lounge. The ESF in the High School students will visit campus. The program includes Dr. Beal's "Design Your Future", an orientation on research and campus tours.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Thursday, September 20, 2012
Student campus visit for ESF in the High School
9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Marshall Hall, Alumni Lounge. The ESF in the High School students will visit campus. The program includes Dr. Beal's "Design Your Future", an orientation on research and campus tours.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Friday, September 21, 2012
ESF in High School Registrations Due
222 Marshall Hall. ESF in High School Registrations Due.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Student On-campus Visit for ESF in the High School
9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Marshall Hall, Alumni Lounge. The ESF in the High School students will visit campus. The program includes Dr. Beal's "Design Your Future", an orientation for their future research and campus tour. | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Thursday, September 27, 2012
Student Campus Visit for ESF in the High School
9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Marshall Hall, Alumni Lounge. The ESF in the High School students will visit campus. The program includes Dr. Beal's "Design Your Future", an orientation on research and campus tours.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Student On-campus Visit for ESF in the High School
9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Marshall Hall, Alumni Lounge. The ESF in the High School students will visit campus. The program includes Dr. Beal's "Design Your Future", an orientation for their future research and campus tour. | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Thursday, October 04, 2012
Student On-campus Visit for ESF in the High School
9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Marshall Hall, Alumni Lounge. The ESF in the High School students will visit campus. The program includes Dr. Beal's "Design Your Future", an orientation for their future research and campus tour. | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Wednesday, October 10, 2012
FE/PE Review Classes for Civil & Environmental Engineering
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. C & S Companies, 449 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13212. Civil Engineering portion of Principles of Engineering Review Class is being held on Wednesday evenings and runs for 11 sessions. The Environmental Engineering portion runs for 9 sessions. Let us help you prepare for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and the Principles of Engineering exam offered in the spring. Review courses are offered through ESF Outreach with the leadership of Doug Daley, PE, Environmental Resources Engineering faculty. Prepare for these important exams with expert instructors dedicated to your success.
Sponsor: SUNY ESF Office of Outreach | Contact: Terry Sakowski, 470-6817Saturday, October 13, 2012
What do we do when the Lifeboats are Burning: Songs and Stories about Community and Courage in a Time of Melting Ice
7:30 pm - 12:00 am. Nifkin Lounge, SUNY ESF. Come hear a performance of songs and words from an amazing duo of environmental activists; internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Libby Roderick and beloved nature writer Kathleen Dean Moore. Their concert entitled "What Do We Do When the Lifeboats are Burning? Songs of community and courage in a time of melting ice" brings inspiring music and stories to challenges of safeguarding the living world. Joined by guests from our community- Oren Lyons, Jeanne Shenandoah and Robin Kimmerer- they will present a memorable and moving evening of music and stories.
Sponsor: SUNY ESF Center for Native Peoples and the Environment, Dept. of Enviromental and Forest Biology, De | Contact: Catherine Landis, 315445176oTuesday, October 16, 2012
Student campus visit for ESF in the High School
9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Marshall Hall, Alumni Lounge. The ESF in the High School students will visit campus. The program includes Dr. Beal's "Design Your Future", an orientation on research and campus tours.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Thursday, October 18, 2012
Student campus visit for ESF in the High School
9:30 am - 1:30 am. Alumni Lounge (Nifkin). The ESF in the High School students will visit campus. The program includes Dr. Beal's "Design Your Future", an orientation on research and campus tours
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: Rick Beal, 4867Monday, October 22, 2012
Basic SPARE: PV Installation & Maintenance Training
8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Syracuse, NY. Our 4-day Basic Photovoltaic Installer Course is board-recognized by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). In this course participants will learn the basics of how to site, design, and install photovoltaic (PV) systems. The course includes sizing systems for both grid-connected and off-grid PV systems. Also, the solar resources and the problems associated with shading, orientation and tilt will be reviewed. Basic sizing and system design in relation to electrical load will be discussed. Safety practices for installers and the study of the electrical code for PV systems will be covered in some detail. Participants will learn about various mounting systems for PV arrays and how they affect roofs. As part of the class, participants will build a working PV system. This course will include 3 days of classroom instruction with the 4th and last day held in Endicott, N.Y., at the offices of ETM Solar. The 4th day includes a mock build, tour of residential and commercial installations and a group design project.
Sponsor: ESF Office of Outreach | Contact: Maura H. Stefl, 315-470-6889Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Student On-campus Visit for ESF in the High School
Marshall Hall, Alumni Lounge. The ESF in the High School students will visit campus. The program includes Dr. Beal's "Design Your Future", an orientation on research and campus tours | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Thursday, October 25, 2012
ESF in the High School Student Orientation
9:30 am - 1:30 am. Alumni Lounge (Nifkin). The ESF in the High School students will visit campus. The program includes Dr. Beal's "Design Your Future", an orientation on research and campus tours.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: Rick Beal, 4867Saturday, November 03, 2012
Certified Professional Constructor Examination
7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Room 154 Baker Laboratory. This is a professional examination given at ESF on behalf of the Construction Certification Commission and is open to only those persons who have registered through the Commission and have met the requirements of the Commission.
Sponsor: SCME | Contact: Kenneth J. Tiss, 470.6747Table Top Pack Basket Workshop
9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Create your own smaller version of the traditional Adirondack pack basket at this one day class with Long Lake native Shea Farrell Carr, owner of Adirondack Basket Case. Fill with greens and hang it on your front door, or place it on the table to make a holiday centerpiece, Adirondack style. The size of this basket is also ideal for toddlers to use as an alternative to a backpack on outdoor adventures. The base is 4" by 6 ½" and finished dimensions of the basket are 10" at the widest part by 10" tall. All tools and materials are provided by the instructor, and students can choose hunter green or red straps. No prior basket making experience is necessary. Cost, including materials, is $60 per student. Please call (518) 582-2000 to sign up. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518582-2000Monday, November 05, 2012
ESF 2012 Twilight Review
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Starts from ESF UP office. The ESF Personal Safety Committee invites you to participate in the 2012 Twilight Review to be held on November 5, 2012 starting from the University Police office (basement of Bray Hall) at 5:00 pm. The tour usually lasts about an hour and consists of walking the campus grounds taking safety related observations including, but not limited to, lighting, landscaping, walkways, emergency phone systems, key lock systems, card access systems. All members of ESF community are invited including students, staff, administrators and faculty. For more information, please contact Dr. Rafaat Hussein at (315) 470-6833.
Sponsor: ESF Personal Safety Committee | Contact: Rafaat Hussein, 3154706833Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Fall ESF in the High School Teacher Professional Development Symposium
10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Moon 110. Professional Development day for ESF in the High School teachers with lunch and guest speakers.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: R. Beal, x6817Small Business U.S. Administration Emerging 200 Initiative Graduation
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Marshall Auditorium/Nifkin Lounge. ESF is proud to co-sponsor and host the graduation of Syracuse Small Business Leaders from the Emerging 200 Initiative, a U.S. Small Business Adminstration supported training initiative to accelerate growth of high potential small businesses.
Sponsor: SUNY-ESF Outreach/U.S. Small Buisness Administration | Contact: Barbara Newman, 315470-4898Saturday, November 10, 2012
Traditions in Bread and Beer: Lives of Adirondackers Before Modernization
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Join us for a presentation with Hallie Bond, curator at the Adirondack Museum. In developing her upcoming book on food and foodways of the Adirondacks, she has learned about bread making in the days before instant yeast and Freihofer's buns. She has also uncovered the early history of beer making in the region and found that the two were complementary tasks for early Adirondackers. We'll learn about traditional bread and beer through discussion, pictures and samples of ingredients, and final products. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518582-2000Wednesday, November 14, 2012
GIS Day 2012
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Moon Library Foyer. Come join the Council for Geospatial Modeling and Analysis as we celebrate GIS Day 2012 on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 from noon to 2 pm in Moon Library Foyer. We have contests, prizes and giveaways, along with an open house highlighting research activities by faculty and graduate students who are using geospatial technologies (remote sensing, GIS and/or GPS) to solve environmental problems.
Sponsor: Council for Geospatial Modeling and Analysis | Contact: Eddie Bevilacqua, 6697Saturday, November 17, 2012
7th Annual Newcomb Holiday Craft Fair
Adirondack Interpretive Center. Brought to you by the Newcomb Chamber of Commerce, and hosted here at the AIC, comes a community celebration of holiday crafts! Start your Christmas shopping off right with unique gifts and homemade designs. There will be quilts, handmade hats, scarves, jewelry, candles, photos, and balsam and wood products for sale. Also take part in a raffle for gift baskets and a silent auction. Don't miss a special visit from Santa about 1 PM on Sunday. Come hungry for chili and hot dogs, ziti, sausage and peppers and other goodies for sale! All proceeds go to Operation Santa Claus.
Sponsor: Newcomb Chamber of Commerce | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518582-2000Owl Prowl
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Come discover the Adirondack's silent night flyers in a program with staff member Kaley Donovan. You will learn about species in the area and also how to speak owl! Then, contribute to our understanding of local populations by participating in an owl survey on the AIC property. Please call or email the AIC to register at aic@esf.edu, (518) 582-2000. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518582-2000Monday, November 26, 2012
Capstone Talk: Andrea M. Webster, "Who Are We Educating About Sustainability?"
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Baker 408. "Who are we educating about sustainability? A quantitative analysis of underrepresented students enrolled in higher education institutions in New York State." Capstone talk for the M.S. in Environmental Studies degree.
Sponsor: Dept. of Environmental Studies | Contact: David Sonnenfeld, 315.470.4931Vincent P. Lattanzio Lecture: Public Space/Public Place - A series of case studies of various scales of public work
5:15 pm. 319 Marshall Hall. Vincent P. Lattanzio, President, is manager of the San Francisco office and Partner-in-Charge of urban planning and design. Vincent Lattanzio brings 30years of experience as a landscape architect and project manager. After completing an urban design Fulbright Scholarship study in Greece and five years of experience with a nationally recognized design firm, he obtained a master's degree with distinction from Harvard University. Vincent has received traveling scholarships and a Fulbright Foundation Grant for landscape design work. His expertise in providing unique and appropriate design for public spaces is enhanced by his environmental background and community planning experience.
Sponsor: Department of Landscape Architecture | Contact: Richard S. Hawks, 470-6544Saturday, December 01, 2012
Winter Wandering with Peter O’Shea
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Come snowshoe with favorite guest naturalist Peter O'Shea! He will take you for a walk along our trails to look for signs of early winter and wildlife, listen to late lingering birds, and possibly find tracks in the snow! Peter is a well-followed nature enthusiast and author. Don't miss his visit to the AIC! Please call or email to register. *A Part of Nature on the Trails Duo– Notice we have two great guided nature programs on Saturday, December 1st. As a part of a package deal, housing is available! Please call or email to find out more information! Registration in advance is required. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518582-2000Full Moon Snowshoe Hike and Chili Chow Down
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Usually our trails close at dusk, but tonight they will be open for business! Here is your chance to bring the whole family down and experience nature at night in the light of the full moon. Join us first for $5 chili at 6 PM, followed by an informal hike at 7PM, and finally for a campfire and hot chocolate at 8PM. Snowshoes available, please call or email to register! *A part of Nature on the Trails Duo– Notice we have two great guided nature programs on Saturday, December 1st. As a part of a package deal, housing is available! Please call or email to find out more information! Registration in advance is required. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518-582-2000Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Salt Mining and its Environmental Impact
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. 141 Baker. Seminar Presentation
Sponsor: ENS 797 Environmental Seminar | Contact: k Doelle, 315-470-6531Saturday, December 08, 2012
Winter Solstice Celebration and Chris Shaw Concert
Adirondack Interpretive Center. Come celebrate winter here at the AIC! Create your own nature decorations and hang them on our winter solstice tree at any time during the day. Join us at 2 PM for eggnog and punch, and bring a plate of cookies to share with everyone. Enjoy a free concert with our special guest Chris Shaw who will start at 3 PM. Chris is an Adirondack singer, songwriter, and storyteller who has been touring for more than 25 years. He has ten albums, had appeared on NPR and PBS, and has performed at many prestigious venues. Also come to learn about winter solstice, hike or snowshoe on the trails, and see our bird feeders! The center will close at 5 PM. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518-582-2000Thursday, December 13, 2012
Geminids Meteor Shower Show
7:00 pm - 12:00 am. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Come to the AIC and enjoy what could be the year's most spectacular meteor shower! If it is clear, up to 100 meteors or more could be seen in an hour. Since this display occurs in mid-December, this meteor shower does not get as much attention as the more popular Perseid Meteor shower in mid-August, but it could be a more impressive spectacle. You can view under the pristine conditions at the AIC, with the dramatic winter constellations as a backdrop, and local amateur astronomer Bob Fisher here to answer questions and have his telescope. Don't let the cold weather scare you away! The building will be open for warmth and hot beverages. Please call or email to register at (518) 582-2000 or aic@esf.edu. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518-582-2000Saturday, December 29, 2012
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike and Chili Chow Down
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Usually our trails close at dusk, but tonight they will be open for business! Here is your chance to bring the whole family down and experience nature at night in the light of the full moon. Join us first for $5 chili at 6 PM, followed by an informal hike at 7PM, and finally for a campfire and hot chocolate at 8PM. Snowshoes available, please call or email to register! | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518-582-2000Thursday, January 03, 2013
Principles of Engineering Part B Electrical Engineering Review Classes
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. ARCADIS, 6723 Towpath Road, Syracuse, NY 13214. Electrical Engineering portion of the Principles of Engineering review class will be held on Thursdays and run for 10 sessions. Let us help you prepare for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and the Principles of Engineering exam offered in the spring. Review courses are offered through ESF Outreach with the leadership of Doug Daley, PE, Environmental Resources Engineering faculty. Prepare for these important exams with expert instructors dedicated to your success.
Sponsor: SUNY ESF Office of Outreach | Contact: Terry Sakowski, 315-470-6817Monday, January 07, 2013
Kiln Drying Workshop
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. SUNY ESF. This workshop provides practical knowledge about how to effectively kiln dry wood and focuses on the science behind related wood properties and drying processes. The instruction and topics are of interest and value to novice and experienced kiln operators as well as yard, sales, purchasing, marketing and manufacturing managers. University professors and various industry experts instruct in the classroom and through hands-on lab exercises using our modern kiln.
Sponsor: SUNY ESF & New England Kiln Drying Association | Contact: Maura H. Stefl, 315-470-6817Saturday, January 12, 2013
Winter Wandering with Peter O’Shea
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Come snowshoe with favorite guest naturalist Peter O'Shea! He will take you for a walk along AIC trails to look for signs of winter and wildlife, and possibly find tracks in the snow! Peter is a well followed nature enthusiast and author. Don't miss his visit to the AIC! Please call or email to register. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518582-2000The Spectacular Winter Sky
6:30 pm - 12:00 am. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Local amateur astronomer Bob Fisher will present a program exploring the natural wonders of the Winter night sky, arguably displaying the most beautiful bright stars compared to any other time of the year! Star maps will be distributed focusing on scientific background and where to locate these objects. We will then go outside to observe the real thing under the extraordinary light pollution free sky of the AIC! Highlights will be: telescopic views of The Great Nebula in Orion, The Pleaides, and Jupiter with its four Galilean moons along with many other celestial wonders. If you have binoculars, telescopes bring them; if not, just your eyes and curiosity will be enough to enjoy this wonderful sky show! Please call or email to register. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518-582-2000Monday, January 14, 2013
On campus non-matriculated credit courses begin
8:00 am. SUNY ESF. On campus non-matric credit courses begin.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: Sharon Weis, 470-6811Saturday, January 19, 2013
Northern New York Audubon Bird Walk
10:00 am - 12:00 am. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Participants will snowshoe a two mile loop around the shore of Arbutus Lake in the Huntington Wildlife Forest. This flat trail goes through mostly softwood and mixed wood forest. There is the possibility that Red and White-winged Crossbills will be in the softwoods along the trail! Meet here at the AIC. This hike will be lead by NNYA and SUNY-ESF's Charlotte Demers. Snowshoes available. Email cdemers@frontiernet.net or call the AIC at (518) 582-2000 to register! | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518582-2000Wednesday, January 23, 2013
National Climate Assessment Northeast Regional Town Hall
8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Gatway Center, SUNY-ESF. This day-long town hall meeting will bring together approximately 100 climate change experts and users of climate change information, including participants from academia; local, state, tribal, and federal governments; non-profit organizations; and business and industry. As a participant in this meeting, you will have the opportunity to: •Learn about the National Climate Assessment and the process leading to the 2013 National Climate Assessment Report (a draft of the report will be available for public comment at the time of the meeting) •Talk with report authors, members of the National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee, and National Climate Assessment staff about how the information provided in National Climate Assessment products is and can be used in various decision making contexts •Collaborate with other meeting participants to identify ways that you and your community can participate in the long-term National Climate Assessment process | Contact: Katherina Bendz Searing, 315-470-6888Thursday, January 24, 2013
Applied Ethics Workshop
9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Please join SUNY-ESF's Environmental Philosopher Marianne Patinelli-Dubay in this workshop directed towards practicing Foresters, Land Managers, Natural Resource Managers, and similar professions. It will introduce a variety of approaches to ethical problem solving including six of the primary methods that we employ every day when faced with ethically-weighted situations. Following a discussion about each approach, its central ideas and an overview of how the method works, we will put those techniques to use to reach consensus on a series of case studies provided by individual participants. Approved for SAF Certified Forester Education Credits: 6.0 Category 1-CF credits. Preregistration is required. Please email Marianne at mpatinelli@esf.edu. | Contact: Marianne Patinelli-DubaySaturday, January 26, 2013
Got Game? The Adirondack Interpretive Center’s Series for Sportsmen in the Adirondacks
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. This new program series will highlight the role that sportsmen play in conservation and game management. Hunters and trappers were among our nation's initial preservationists, and they continue to have a strong voice and important contribution as one of the Adirondack Park's major stakeholders. Come share your stories, insights, and experiences fireside in the historic Huntington Lodge trophy room. Participants can enjoy beer, hot chocolate, chili and cornbread. This month's conversation about White-tailed Deer will be led by DEC Wildlife Biologist, Jeremy Hurst, who specializes in managing New York State's big game populations. Future chats about trapping, Snowshoe Hare, and Wild Turkey are planned for the following months. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518-582-2000Full Moon Snowshoe Hike and Chili Chow Down
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Usually our trails close at dusk, but tonight they will be open for business! Here is your chance to bring the whole family down and experience nature at night in the light of the full moon. Join us first for $5 chili at 6 PM, followed by an informal hike at 7PM, and finally for a campfire and hot chocolate at 8PM. Snowshoes available, please call or email to register! | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518-582-2000Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Kaplan Test and Prep
10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Marshall Foyer. Find out more about Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. Sign up for the Free Test scheduled Saturday, February 16th. Find out how to WIN a Free On Demand Kaplan course - value up to $1800. Visit: www.kaptest.com for additional information.
Sponsor: Office of Career Services | Contact: John Turbeville, 315.470.6660Thursday, January 31, 2013
ESF HS Full year course continue
12:00 am.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: Rick Beal, 470-4867ESF in the High School Spring Classes Begin
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: Rick Beal, 470-4867Saturday, February 02, 2013
Northern New York Audubon Bird Walk
10:00 am - 12:00 am. Adirondack Interpretive Center. After checking out the birds at the AIC feeder, which in recent winters included redpolls, evening grosbeaks, chickadees and nuthatches, we will head out to the Sucker Brook trail. This 1.0-mile trail runs along the outlet to Rich Lake providing opportunities to glimpse mink and otter in the open water. The surrounding hardwood forest is a great place to spot woodpeckers. This hike will be led by NNYA and SUNY-ESF's Charlotte Demers. Meet here at the AIC. Email cdemers@frontiernet.net or call the AIC at (518) 582-2000 to register. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518582-2000Saturday, February 09, 2013
The Spectacular Winter Sky
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Local amateur astronomer Bob Fisher will present a program exploring the natural wonders of the Winter night sky. This time of year is perfect for galaxy gazing. Participants will explore and discuss our own Milky Way, look at the latest images and recent discoveries made of the nearest galaxies, and then reach out to the "edge" of the known universe. Along the way, we will learn what modern technology has taught us about ultimate beginnings, endings and unsolved mysteries our current tools have revealed. If weather permits, we will go galaxy hunting outside the AIC. Please call or email to register. | Contact: Kaley Donovan, 518-582-2000Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Grant Auditorium - Syracuse University College of Law. Check out a selection of this year's best outdoor films featuring action, adventure, mountain culture, and MORE! Show starts at 8pm; Doors open at 7pm - Check out our sponsors and enter for PRIZES! Tickets on sale @ Schine Box Office - $12 general admission, $10 with SU/ESF ID, $8 for groups of 5+ Brought to you by the Syracuse University Outing Club - Getting wet, dirty, wild, and out since 1935. Visit us at SUOC.SYR.EDU
Sponsor: Syracuse University Outing Club; Recreation Services | Contact: Allie BurhansThursday, February 21, 2013
Applied Ethics Workshop
9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Please join SUNY-ESF's Environmental Philosopher Marianne Patinelli-Dubay in this workshop directed towards practicing Foresters, Land Managers, Natural Resource Managers, and similar professions. It will introduce a variety of approaches to ethical problem solving including six of the primary methods that we employ every day when faced with ethically-weighted situations. Following a discussion about each approach, its central ideas and an overview of how the method works, we will put those techniques to use to reach consensus on a series of case studies provided by individual participants. Approved for SAF Certified Forester Education Credits: 6.0 Category 1-CF credits. Preregistration is required. Please email Marianne at mpatinelli@esf.edu. | Contact: Marianne Patinelli-DubaySaturday, February 23, 2013
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike and Chili Chow Down
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Adirondack Interpretive Center. Usually our trails close at dusk, but tonight they will be open for business! Here is your chance to bring the whole family down and experience nature at night in the light of the full moon. Join us first for $5 chili at 6PM, followed by an informal hike at 7PM, and finally for a campfire and hot chocolate at 8PM. Snowshoes available, please call or email to register! | Contact: Kaley DonovanThursday, February 28, 2013
Spring ESF in the High School Orientation
9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Marshall Hall, Alumni Lounge. Orientation for ESF in the High School students.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Wednesday, March 06, 2013
ESF F.O.R.C.E.S. Interest Meeting
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Moon Library 110. Join us for food and refreshments and learn all about how to get involved in ESF F.O.R.C.E.S., an unofficial volunteer organization in association with New York State Parks! ESF FORCES volunteers participate in natural resource stewardship projects in local New York State parks, as well as volunteer in environmental education and outreach opportunities in the community. This meeting will include refreshments and a presentation about how (and why!) you should join FORCES!
Sponsor: New York State Parks | Contact: Emily MartinThursday, March 07, 2013
Dr Daniel Wildcat lecture
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Event Space . Dr. Daniel Wildcat, Ph.D., is a professor at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, and an accomplished scholar who writes on indigenous knowledge, technology, environment, and education. A Yuchi member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, Dr. Wildcat is the coauthor, with Vine Deloria, Jr., of Power and Place: Indian Education in America (Fulcrum, 2001), and coeditor, with Steve Pavlik, of Destroying Dogma: Vine Deloria, Jr., and His Influence on American Society (Fulcrum, 2006). His newest book, Red Alert! Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge, will be released later this year.
Sponsor: Center for Native Peoples and the Environment | Contact: Catherine Landis, 558-8667Monday, March 11, 2013
11th Annual New York State Green Building Conference
7:00 am - 6:00 pm. SUNY-ESF Gateway Center, Syracuse, NY. Join us in Syracuse at the new Gateway Center on the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry campus and at the Oncenter Conference Complex for the 11th Annual New York State Green Building Conference hosted by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter and the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (Syracuse CoE). This year we are holding our first Student Leadership Summit simultaneously with the pre-conference workshop in the new Gateway Center on Monday, March 11, 2013. It is here where students can come together and discuss current issues in green building while also networking with professionals in an array of green building fields. On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 attend concurrent sessions and earn professional development hour credit: PDH's for engineers, LU's for landscape architects, CEU's for registered architects, and GBCI CEs. | Contact: Katherina Bendz Searing, 315-470-6888Wednesday, March 13, 2013
ESF SCSD Environmental Challenge
8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Marshall Hall, Alumni Lounge, and Moon Library. The Environmental Challenge is a science fair and career exploration opportunity designed especially for all Syracuse City School District seventh and eighth grade students.
Sponsor: Outreach | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Wednesday, March 20, 2013
On the Brink: Saving Russia's Last Snow Leopards, a lecture by Dr. James P. Gibbs
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Gateway Center, directly across from the Carrier Dome at the entrance to ESF. Dr. James P. Gibbs, professor of conservation biology/wildlife management, will give the first Dale Travis Public Lecture at SUNY-ESF. Admission to the lecture and following reception is free and open to the public. Parking will be available on campus. Dr. Gibbs, associate chair of the Department of Environmental and Forest Biology and director of the Roosevelt Wild Life Station, will discuss conservation efforts to save the last snow leopards in Russia. This event is made possible by the generous support of Dale Travis '59.
Sponsor: Dale Travis Public Lecture Series at SUNY ESF | Contact: Roosevelt Wild Life Station, 315-470-6762Friday, March 22, 2013
14th Annual Onondaga Lake Research Forum
8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Gateway Center, SUNY-ESF. The Upstate Freshwater Institute and its staff have been conducting research on Onondaga Lake for more than twenty-five years. This work has resulted in the publication of a book summarizing studies conducted on Onondaga Lake. Additionally, UFI has prepared over 61 manuscripts on a wide range of topics concerning Onondaga Lake's ecology and water quality for publication in peer-reviewed science and engineering journals (including a journal issue devoted entirely to Onondaga Lake). UFI has an on-going comprehensive monitoring program for the lake, its tributaries and adjoining portions of the Seneca River. In 1999, UFI developed and sponsored the Annual Onondaga Lake Scientific Forum along with co-sponsors: SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Syracuse University, L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science. | Contact: Katherina Bendz Searing, 315-470-6888Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Adirondack Residential Semester informatinal meeting
12:45 pm - 1:40 am. Nifkin Lounge. We will be hosting an iunformational session Wednesday, 3/26, 12:45-1:40 in Nifkin lounge. An informal 20-min presentation about the semester, covering courses, student life, registration, costs and financial aid, will begin at 12:55. Following the presentation all four instructors leading the semester will be present to meet prospective students and answer questions over Dorians' pizza.
Sponsor: Northern Forest Institute/Adirondack Ecological Center | Contact: Paul B. Hai, 518.852.4551COOLER SMARTER: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living Presentation
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Syracuse Center of Excellence, 727 E. Washington St., Room 203, Syracuse, NY 13244. Jeff Deyette of the Union of Concerned Scientists will be speaking at the Syracuse Center of Excellence about the new book he co-authored, "COOLER SMARTER: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living," including how individuals can reduce their own carbon footprint. This talk is open to the public. | Contact: Katherina Searing, 315-470-6888Friday, March 29, 2013
Talk: Dr. David O'Connor, "After Rio+20: The Future of Sustainable Development"
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. Alumni Lounge, (Nifkin) Marshall Hall. Dr. David O'Connor, Chief, Policy and Analysis Branch, United Nations Division of Sustainable Development, will share his perspectives on the UN's Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development (held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 2012), and discuss the promise and challenge of developing new Sustainable Development Goals for the 21st Century.
Sponsor: Dept. of Environmental Studies | Contact: David Sonnenfeld, 315.470.4931Saturday, April 06, 2013
Certified Professional Constructor Examination
7:00 am - 5:30 pm. Room 145 Baker Laboratory. This is a professional examination given at ESF on behalf of the Construction Certification Commission and is open to only those persons who have registered through the Commission and have met the requirements of the Commission.
Sponsor: SCME | Contact: Kenneth J. Tiss, 470.6747Sunday, April 07, 2013
Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium
Otesaga Resort & Conference Center, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326. The Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium fosters quality information exchange between recreation and travel resource managers and researchers throughout North America. The forum provides opportunities for managers from different agencies, states, and governmental levels to discuss current issues and problems in the field. NERR will once again be held at the beautiful and historic Otesaga Resort on the shores of Lake Otesaga in Cooperstown, NY. Cooperstown offers many possibilities for NERR participants, such as visiting the National Baseball Hall of Fame, or enjoying the local restaurants and microbreweries that are just a short walk from the resort. For more information on Cooperstown, go to: http://www.thisiscooperstown.com/ | Contact: Terry Sakowski, 315-470-6891Saturday, April 13, 2013
Bird Language Workshop with Jon Young
9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Bray 321. Renowned naturalist Jon Young will be giving a two-day workshop about bird language and nature connection. You do not have to attend the workshop the entire time, you can come whenever you can make it and leave early if you need. For a detailed layout of event schedule please contact esfprimitivepursuits@gmail.com This is a must see even for anyone a little bit interested in birding or about connecting and understanding nature. Event will start at 9:00am in 321 Bray. We will be introduced to bird language basics and then move out into the field. The day will conclude with an evening talk (7pm start time) about the importance on nature connection in today's world. The next day, April 14th, will start again at 9:00am in 321 Bray where we will integrate all the lessons learned from day one.
Sponsor: ESF Primitive Pursuits | Contact: Kialey Day, 315-729-1795Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Spring ESF in the High School Teacher Professional Development Symposium
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Moon 110. ESF in the High School teachers visit campus for presentations and for planning.
Sponsor: ESF Outreach | Contact: R. Beal, x4867/x6817Sustainable Use of Renewable Energy (SURE) Seminar 1
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm. Gateway Center Event Space B. Fossil Fuels/Alternatives into the Future This is the first of 3 SURE seminars that will be held at the Gateway Center on the SUNY-ESF Campus. Speakers for this seminar include: Mr. Mike Kelleher, Dr. Tim Volk, and Dr. Charles A.S. Hall | Contact: Katherina Searing, 314-470-6888Sunday, April 21, 2013
Earth Day Festival
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Thornden Park Amphitheater (weather permitting). Bands (Black Light Dahlias, Oicapella, Earth Jam), speakers, food, activities and more. Bringing together the hill and the neighborhood in an outdoor celebration of Earth Day 2013.
Sponsor: Earth Week Committee, Green Campus Initiative, NYPIRG | Contact: Paul Otteson, 315-440-5841Thursday, April 25, 2013
Commercial SPARE PV Installation Training
8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Syracuse, NY. In this class, participants will cover the issues associated with larger commercial PV installations which typically have three-phase electrical systems. Weight and wind loading play a major part in the design of large commercial installations, as most commercial buildings have expansive, flat roofs. The class will also look at issues for large, ground-mounted systems and review interconnection issues such as the necessary size of the local service, when a new transformer would be needed, when an entire substation would be needed and when the local utility might need the plant to provide reactive power (VAR support). The economics of these larger systems will also be reviewed.
Sponsor: ESF Office of Outreach | Contact: Maura H. Stefl, 315-470-6889Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Sustainable Use of Renewable Energy (SURE) Seminar 2
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Gateway Center Event Space C. Building Energy Efficiency and Production - What the 2020 building will look like From solar to siding, this presentation will cover aspects of what buildings will look like in 2020. We will examine current technologies and building innovations as well as what is on the horizon in world of green building and energy conservation. A panel consisting of ESF faculty and local business owners will help you understand and will respond to your questions and building for the future. Join us to learn more through an active exchange about the critical topics you have read and heard about. | Contact: Katherina Searing, 314-470-6888Monday, May 13, 2013
Basic SPARE PV Installation Training
9:00 am - 5:00 am. Moon Library, Room 110. Our 4-day Basic Photovoltaic Installer Course is board-recognized by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). In this course participants will learn the basics of how to site, design, and install photovoltaic (PV) systems. The course includes sizing systems for both grid-connected and off-grid PV systems. Also, the solar resources and the problems associated with shading, orientation and tilt will be reviewed. Basic sizing and system design in relation to electrical load will be discussed. Safety practices for installers and the study of the electrical code for PV systems will be covered in some detail. Participants will learn about various mounting systems for PV arrays and how they affect roofs. As part of the class, participants will build a working PV system. | Contact: Sean Nicholson, 315-470-4882Thursday, May 16, 2013
2013 Biotechnology Symposium
7:30 am - 12:30 pm. SUNY-ESF Gateway Center, Syracuse, NY. The 2013 Biotechnology Symposium will be held at the new SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Gateway Center, a state of the art multi-use building designed to achieve LEED Platinum Certification. The Biotechnology Symposium brings together industry representatives and scientists, academics and students, and other professionals interested in biotechnology in order to develop synergies and relationships that further advance the field. In addition, the symposium seeks to stimulate interest in the CNY Biotech Accelerator, dedicated to helping biotech and biomedical for-profit companies become successful and commercialize their products. SUNY-ESF appreciates the collaboration and partnership of the New York Academy of Sciences. | Contact: Katherina Bendz Searing, 315-470-6888Friday, May 17, 2013
Leading Sustainability in Public, Private and Nonprofit Organizations Workshop at Farmingdale State College
12:00 am - 12:00 am. Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 . There are many drivers and increasing expectations for government, private, non-profit and educational organizations to meet sustainability obligations. These expectations are oftentimes difficult to meet, even when institutions and individuals are genuinely committed to doing so. This program is designed for individuals who are responsible for thinking strategically and technically about their institution's sustainability agendas. You will learn to understand what aspects of your current institutional plans and operating procedures are critical to future success and how to close the gap between your best intentions and what you are actually able to accomplish. Through this workshop, you will work with a team of experienced practitioners and instructors who will provide you with: •Real-world examples of the benefits and costs associated with the adaption and use of renewable technologies and sustainable practices. •Authoritative and reliable perspective, recommendations, information and resources that will inform your sustainability-related decision-making, practice and policy. | Contact: Katherina Bendz Searing, 315-470-6888Friday, May 17, 2013 - Sunday, May 19, 2013
Second Annual Symposium in Land Use & Ethics
Newcomb Campus. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's Northern Forest Institute announces its second annual symposium of interdisciplinary scholarship in land use and ethics. This event will highlight research from across professions and disciplines on topics related to balancing individual and community priorities with respect to land use and the associated expectations for human and ecosystem stewardship and social and environmental ethics. The aim of this symposium is to generate conversation around a variety of approaches to land use, the moral implications of these approaches, as well as the ways that they influence the ongoing debate over how to achieve social and environmental justice. New and in-process work from a range of disciplines and professional fields will be represented and integrated into the symposium discourse.
Sponsor: SUNY ESF's Northern Forest Institute | Contact: Marianne Patinelli-Dubay, 518-582-2000Wednesday, May 22, 2013
SUNY Conversation in the Disciplines: Resiliency of the Great Lakes to Climate & Storms
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm. Gatway Center, SUNY-ESF. New York's great lakes ecosystems are entering a period of change. Stressors range from natural events due to changes in the global climate, changing precipitation patterns, and variations in ice cover, to human-moderated events such as changes in Lake level. Understanding how the ecosystem services provided by Lake Ontario are affected by such changes is a key challenge for climate change scientists, lake ecologists, land use planners and regulatory agencies alike. The purpose of this conference is to understand how New York's Great lakes ecosystem (terrestrial, littoral and pelagic) will respond to storm and climate events. This is truly an interdisciplinary question, requiring scholarly contributions in meteorology, lake ecology, physical limnology, shoreline engineering processes and coastal design and planning of the human environment. This topic is especially apropos at this time given the proposed IJC changes in lake level management and the continuing academic discussions on the impact of climate change on large lake ecosystems. However we feel this topic will also draw scientists from SUNY campuses not directly connected with Great Lakes but with interests in marine coastal services issues as many of the topics are applicable to terrestrial, marine and freshwater systems. | Contact: Katherina Bendz Searing, 315-470-6888Thursday, May 23, 2013
Sustainable Use of Renewable Energy (SURE) Seminar 3
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Gateway Center Event Space C. Green Infrastructure This is the final of three SURE seminars that are to held in the Gateway Center at SUNY-ESF. Speakers for this seminar include Ms. Elet Callahan and Dr. Richard Smardon | Contact: Katherina Searing, 314-470-6888
