Stung by the Climate by Vincent Irizarry I went to an event called Stung by the Climate, a unit of three short films at the New York Institute of Technology for Climate Week. Check out previews for the films here.…
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Stung by the Climate – A report on A Film Event
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: agriculture, Art, bees, Climate Change, Ecology, Food, Plants, Solutions
Volunteer day to care for Highbridge Forest in Manhattan
The Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove invasive plants from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. As part of the Forest Crew. you will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques, and an…
SEJ students forage in Central Park, make salads from gathered greens
By Staci Strobl Central Park can feed you if you know what to pick. Environmental Crime (SUS 240) students toured with Widman Steve Brill, a foraging expert, in Central Park on Saturday May 9, 2015. Exploring the deviant behavior of…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: Central Park, Cultural Deviance, Ecology, Environmental Crime, Food Justice, Foraging, Forests, Nature, New York City, Plants, Science, Sustainability, urban agriculture, Urban Life
Hudson River Park mulch-a-thon
Join your friends and neighbors this spring and lend a hand alongside Hudson River Park staff to plant, weed, mulch and prune—while basking in the spring sunshine. From Chambers Street to 59th Street along Manhattan’s west side, Hudson River Park…
Posted in Tagged with: Gardening, Hudson River, Nature, New York City, Plants, Sustainability, Volunteering
Eating a “paleo” diet in the city: Public debate
On March 5, a fascinating debate on nutrition science is taking place between Nina Teicholz, author of The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet, and John Mackey, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Whole Foods Market. John…
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