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ESF Students Spotlight Climate Storytelling at Planet Forward Summit in Washington, D.C.
04/24

Twenty-five students from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) immersed themselves in three days of multimedia storytelling at the 2026 Planet Forward Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this month.

ESF Searches Lead to 1,000 Trees Added to the World’s Forests
04/22

Students at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) celebrated the 1,000-tree milestone reached by using Ecosia, a search engine that transforms clicks into trees on Earth Day.

ESF Brings Northeast Collegiate Lumberjack Conclave to Oneida Shores Park
04/20

The championship meet for Northeast collegiate timber sports is coming to Oneida Shores Park April 25–26. The Northeast Collegiate Lumberjack Conclave, hosted by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) timber sports team, will run 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Thirteen colleges are expected to compete for top honors in traditional lumberjack events.

ESF Club Hockey Team Plays on Olympic Ice
04/19

It wasn’t a miracle on ice, but for ESF’s ice hockey club team it was a memory they’ll never forget when they traveled to Lake Placid to play an exhibition against ESF’s Ranger School hockey team on the 1980 Olympic Ice in Herb Brooks Arena.

Meet the Faculty - Paul Crovella
04/15

Paul Crovella of ESF’s Construction Management program blends hands-on teaching and sustainability-focused research to prepare students to lead the future of low-carbon building.

Meet the Faculty - Kim Schulz
04/08

Dr. Kim Schulz of ESF’s Environmental Biology department brings freshwater and marine science to life through hands-on learning, invasive species research, and real-world environmental education across New York’s waterways.

Funky Foodies Podcast Nominated for Webby Award
04/03

An ESF-produced podcast designed to champion kids interested in sustainability, the environment, and their relationship to food is in the running for two Webby Awards, including a People’s Choice Award in the Kids & Family category.

Roberto Ortiz Guarneros Honored with Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence
04/02

Roberto Ortiz Guarneros, a senior majoring in landscape architecture at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, has been honored with the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence. The award recognizes Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students across SUNY for their academic excellence and perseverance.

Buried Bounty: Caribou Survival Depends on Lichen and Snow
03/27

A study by researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry indicates that if lichen continues to decline across the Arctic, caribou populations could struggle to survive the winter.

Meet the Faculty - Stew Diemont
03/25

A chance meeting sparked a career that now connects Indigenous agroforestry, urban sustainability, and hands-on student learning through impactful environmental work at ESF.