Past Issues
Past Issues
Together, We Will Be Mighty: Inside ESF's $40 Million Campaign
With excitement and gratitude, the ESF College Foundation proudly launches its historic $40 million campaign! The Campaign for ESF offers donors opportunities to make a lasting impact, from scholarships to naming facilities, inviting the entire College community to help shape ESF’s future.
Looking Forward
ESF Magazine reflects on Mahoney’s first year in office and highlights what she looks forward to accomplishing in the months to come.
President Update Winter 2021 Issue
Message from the President
Message from the President to ESF Alumni
President Update Summer 2021 Issue
From the President's Office
Message from the President to ESF Alumni
President Update Winter 2023 Issue
Message from the President
Message from the President to ESF Alumni
ESF Celebrates its First Cohort of Sloan Scholar Graduates
Four graduates—the first cohort of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP)—marked the culmination of their program with a blanket ceremony around the fire circle at Lafayette Road Experiment Station.
ESF Inspired Giving
Christina Hudson Kohler graduated from ESF in 2011 with a B.S. in Environmental Studies, Policy, Planning, and Law—an academic focus that came from deep within.
President Update Fall 2023 Issue
Message from the President
Message from the President to ESF Alumni
President Update Winter 2020 Issue
From the President's Office
Letter from Interim President David Amberg
ESF Inducts Inaugural Class into Athletics Hall of Fame
The ESF Athletics Hall of Fame was developed to honor former students, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff and members of the ESF community whose contributions have brought distinction, honor and excellence to ESF Athletics, and to familiarize the entire community and alumni with ESF’s rich athletics history.
ESF, ReEnergy Collaborate on USDA-Funded Willow Program
Funding encourages growth of willow as agricultural crop.
A message from the ESF College Foundation
Message from Brenda Greenfield, Executive Director, ESF College Foundation
Joanie Mahoney Becomes ESF’s Fifth President
ESF’s fifth president, Joanie Mahoney, took office on November 4, 2020, earning the distinction of the first woman to hold the highest office at the College
ESF Professor Sounds the Alarm on Wildfires
Without proper forest management, smoke-filled skies – which creates unhealthy air conditions and limited outdoor activities – could become the new normal.
Alumni Profile Winter 2020 Issue
ESF Alumnus Carries a Torch for Historic Preservation
The Statue of Liberty is an American icon, symbolizing hope and freedom to millions who come to America and those who have been here for generations. ESF alumnus Jeffrey Rainforth ’97 (CM) is playing a major role in its preservation and that of the surrounding environment, and it’s not something he takes lightly.
Ranger School project to renovate physical plant, add security system
The ESF Ranger School is about to undergo the first significant update to its physical facilities since a major renovation 15 years ago.
Making Connections, Transforming Lives
Timbuctoo Institute builds pipeline to environmental futures. A hallmark of the program is showing students there is a place for all interests in environmentalism.
LA Students Design Their Global Experience
In the past 50 years, more than 1,500 ESF landscape architecture students have studied in more than 200 locations around the globe through ESF’s pioneering Off-Campus Program (OCP).
Ranger School Students Leave a Legacy on Campus
At Ranger School, students work on legacy projects as part of the Leadership and Organizational Performance.
Alumni Profile Summer 2019 Issue
She Uses Her Training – And Grief – to Fight Flu
Marotta, a 1999 ESF graduate in environmental and forest biology and a former environmental scientist, draws on her scientific training and personal grief to deliver public health messages about seasonal flu.
Operation Restoration
Two years after emerging as a focal point for the College’s future, the ESF Restoration Science Center (RSC) has established itself as a global force for efforts to improve the health and sustainability of ecosystems around the world.
Therapeutic Horticulture takes root at the VA
The Therapeutic Horticulture Rooftop Garden uses the connection between nature and health to benefit veterans. Started by Chemistry Department chair Dr. Lee Newman and graduate student/Interim Associate Director for ESF in the High School Daniel Collins, the program has been impacting the lives of veterans for 10 years and has expanded to other veteran and care facilities in the area.
ESF athletic teams bring home three national titles
ESF Mighty Oaks pulled off the hattrick of championships this fall, bringing home three national titles. The women’s and men’s cross country teams and the women’s soccer team won their United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) championships in Virginia Beach in November.
Mighty American Chestnut Poised for Return to America’s Forests
ESF scientists prepare for nation’s first regulatory review of a transgenic wild tree.
Braiding Sweetgrass Weaves Indigenous Knowledge With Comfort for Uncertain Times
Dr. Robin Kimmerer’s ’75 “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants” is a collection of essays weaving traditional ecological knowledge with scientific knowledge to examine the relationship people have, and can have, with the living environment.
Celebrating the Past, Welcoming the Future
Hello, my green-bleeding brothers and sisters! I am honored to have been elected as the next president of the ESF Alumni Association, serving the 22,000 graduates of our great alma mater.
Weather Tower at Newcomb Collects Data for State Network
A portion of a statewide weather-monitoring system is up and running on ESF’s Newcomb Campus.
What’s Next
ESF’s second-oldest building, the gracious and historic Marshall Hall, is at the midpoint of a top-to-bottom transformation that will offer students state-of-the-art classrooms and studio space, as well as formal and informal places to gather, collaborate, and show off their work.
Alumni Profile Summer 2024 Issue
Alumni Profile: David Gerber '88
David Gerber ’88 epitomizes the ESF motto, “Improve Our World.” With a 35-year career in engineering and construction, various volunteer roles, and substantial philanthropic contributions, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to preserving and enhancing the environment.
Bringing Science Stories to Life: The Digital Storytelling Studio at ESF
ESF’s Digital Storytelling Studio (DSS) exists: to provide students with the digital tools and support to create and craft environmental and scientific stories in dynamic ways.
Elm Tree Project Takes Root with Research Gift
Dr. Allison Oakes, ESF’s Orentreich Research Fellow, is searching for the most efficient ways to grow and develop transgenic American elms.
Out on the Island
Tiny muskellunge fry that had hatched from eggs fertilized at ESF’s Thousand Islands Biological Station in the St. Lawrence River were monitored, fed and otherwise tended by Leblanc and other students and staff in the Marc A.F. Baker Laboratory at ESF’s Thousand Islands Biological Center.
What's the Buzz About? Planting Pollinators to Protect the Bees
A new garden planted around the iconic Robin Hood Oak is not just for showing off flowers.
Athletics Recap
This fall sports season, the Mighty Oaks competed in USCAA National Championships, brought home more hardware, and spent countless hours dedicated to their teams' successes.
Paper Science Celebrates Centennial
2020 is the 100th anniversary of "paper science and engineering" at State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Jordan Jessamy Honored for Student Excellence
The Chancellor’s Award is the highest student honor in the SUNY system. Chancellor’s Award honorees excel both in academic achievement and at least one of the following areas: leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts or career achievement.
Graduates of Distinction
At the May 10 Commencement ceremony held at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, we proudly honored Robin Wall Kimmerer ’75, Peter Williams ’77, and Kristine Ellsworth ’15 as our 2025 Graduates of Distinction..
Alumni Profile Fall 2023 Issue
Kristine Ellsworth ’15 (ERE)
Kristine Ellsworth is Assistant Environmental Engineer at NYS DEC and was awarded US Composting Council's Young Professional of the Year 2021
Alumni Profile Winter 2023 Issue
Graduates of Distinction
Graduate of Distinction award is presented at Commencement each year so that we may recognize the outstanding achievements of our distinguished alumni, and share these accomplishments with our newest graduates.
Where Are They Now? Leah Flynn
If you were a student on campus between 2002 and 2010, you probably knew Leah—it was impossible not to.
Alumni Profile Winter 2020 Issue
ESF Alumna Founds California-China Climate Institute
Dai is the founding director of the California-China Climate Institute, where she works to build a platform for collaborative climate action. The institute’s tools are joint training, research and dialogue.
After Four Full Years, New Grad Isn’t Slowing Down
Asking James Lee ’19 to pick a favorite ESF experience is akin to asking a parent to pick a favorite child — it’s seemingly impossible.
Scholarship Eases Financial Burden as ‘Jet’ Lewis Builds a Busy Life
Lewis, sophomore environmental biology major from Murrieta, California, recipient of a National Scholarship from ESF.
Where Are They Now?
For almost 35 years, Justin Culkowski was the face of the ESF Alumni Office. As the director of Alumni Relations, Justin touched the lives of thousands of alumni and students throughout his career at ESF and was a constant for many of our alumni when they attended events on campus or across the country.
Remembering Teachers, Colleagues, and Friends
ESF lost three pillars of its community this past year: Professor Richard Hawks ‘72, Drs. Chuck Maynard, and Bill Powell. Each left their mark not only on ESF, their students, colleagues, and friends, but also on the world well beyond the College’s boundaries.
Alumni Memorial Scholarships 2021
Each year, through the Alumni Memorial Scholarships, we recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our students. These scholarships are awarded in remembrance of those alumni who lost their lives while bravely serving their country during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict.
Lafayette Road Experiment Station Gets New Look
The Lafayette Road Experiment Station (LRES) is getting a makeover. The once heavily wooded 44-acre plot is at the root of a mighty crusade: restore the American chestnut.
Now Open: The Grand and Historic Marshall Hall
Marshall Hall is a blend of historical preservation and modern amenities to provide more student spaces and enable better accessibility.
CNPE Embarks on Transformational Partnership with The Nature Conservancy
A new partnership between ESF’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment (CNPE) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will serve as a bridge between traditional ecological knowledge and Western scientific approaches.
Career Opportunities for Students Increase with Help from Alumni
ESF Career Services has expanded its mission to offer students more career development opportunities while also creating pathways for alumni who are searching for new employees.
Where Does All The Garbage Go? Erin Cuddihy Wanted to Know
Cuddihy was drawn to ESF because of its close-knit community. She arrived with a talent for math and science and a family rich with engineers, which made environmental resources engineering a logical choice for her major.
From DEC Campers to ESF Students
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has run an Environmental Education Camp in ESF's Charles Lathrop Pack Demonstration Forest in Wareensburg, New York since 1998. The camp serves about 50 campers each week.
Educator to the Core
In true SUNY ESF fashion, Rosten’s hands-on approach to teaching intimately connects the students with the learning objectives
Alumni Profile Fall 2023 Issue
Where Are They Now? George Curry
George “retired” from ESF in the fall of 2010, he continues to fill an integral role at the College and adds to his more than 57 years of educating future landscape architects.
Alumni Profile Spring 2017 Issue
Skills she learned at ESF now benefit SUNY Oneonta
Hannah Morgan earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from a SUNY institution, followed up with a fellowship in the SUNY system administration offices and then launched her career with yet another SUNY institution.
Alumni Profile Winter 2023 Issue
From Forest Biology to the Courtroom: Joe Stanley Knows the Importance of an ESF Education
Lawyer Joe Stanley ’75 took his ESF education from the forest to the courtroom, and today helps support ESF students looking to build a solid foundation for whatever career they pursue.
Pack Scholars Make a Difference
Graduate students Susan S. Ekoh and Lucia Pérez Volkow can delve into areas that can influence future policy thanks to scholarships through ESF’s Randolph G. Pack Environmental Institute.
Alumni Profile Summer 2022 Issue
Roman Yavich '13
Roman Yavich ’13 was an undergraduate studying abroad in Chile when he became appalled by the vast wealth inequality he saw there. The life-changing experience spurred a twofold mission: to remediate the wealth gap and to spur similar learning experiences in other students.
Alumni Profile Winter 2023 Issue
A Pursuit of Passion for the Planet and its People
Mercy Borbor-Córdova’s ’99 interest in the environment began in the varied landscape of her native Ecuador.
$500,000 Gift Funds Initiative on Conserving Private Land
A $500,000 gift from the Fuller Center for Productive Landscapes has established a new initiative at ESF, devoted to exploring with both students and landowners the conservation opportunities that exist on privately held land.
To Live in Harmony
Childhood experiences are often life-defining. They can shape the paths we take and the perspectives we form.
ESF Career Grant Funds 'Experience of a Lifetime'
Olivia Pinner and Joanne Pereira-Melo, who spent last summer in Spain, are among nearly 100 students who have benefited from ESF’s career development program.
Legacy of Partnership with Camp Fire Conservation Fund Brings Dr. Joshua Millspaugh to ESF
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is honored to continue its relationship with the Camp Fire Conservation Fund through the appointment of Dr. Joshua Millspaugh as the next ESF Camp Fire Conservation Fund Professor in Wildlife Conservation.
Nature as a Classroom
Cardboard binoculars aren’t high-tech scientific equipment, but for a group of kindergartners visiting ESF’s Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) in Newcomb, they provided a look into another world.
Dr. Limburg Honored
Limburg is perhaps best known for her work on “otolithology,” the study of bones in the inner ears of fish that hold a chemical record of that fish’s journey like the rings of a tree, She likens the otoliths to a logbook.
Alumni Profile Summer 2021 Issue
Building a Dream
An airy, expansive 36-by-56-foot structure — part work-shop, part dream come true — on a rural road in New York’s Finger Lakes region illustrates what Ed Neuhauser ’73, ’78, calls the benefits of a managed forest.
Graduates of Distinction
The ESF Alumni Association honored this year’s Graduate of Distinction award recipients during Commencement Dec. 6, 2019.
Donor Profile: Jesse and Betsy Fink
As part of ESF’s 2025 Be Mighty campaign, the Finks have doubled their contributions to The Betsy and Jesse Fink Career Development Program at ESF, which they founded in 2018.
Alumni Profile Spring 2017 Issue
To Florida city's residents, ESF grad is the 'green guru'
ESF education positioned her well to be a one-person sustainability office.
Have you Heard?
The ESF Alumni Association is eliminating the dues-based membership structure. All alumni are now automatically considered full-fledged members of the Alumni Association!
Generations of Care, Years of Discovery: Skaneateles Lake As a Living Lab
A $2 million gift from philanthropists Sam and Carol Nappi, will support expanded research into the cause of harmful algal blooms (HABs) that threaten human health, with an ESF research team using Skaneateles Lake and its watershed as a living laboratory.
Alumni Memorial Scholars
The Memorial Scholarships are awarded in memory of those alumni who lost their lives while serving our country during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict.
Dr. Liu Named Exemplary Researcher
Dr. Shijie Liu received dual recognition for his work as a researcher this spring when he was honored with both the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities and was named ESF’s Exemplary Researcher for 2020-21.
Senior Truong Ho Receives Statewide EOP Award
Truong Ho was honored with the inaugural Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence in the fall of 2019. The award recognizes outstanding EOP students for their academic achievements.
Art in the Park
The artist-in-residence program started in 2014. It’s part of ESF’s Newcomb-based Northern Forest Institute (NFI) and reflects the institute’s interdisciplinary approach to conservation education, according to Paul Hai, NFI associate director.
ESF Pilots Sloan Foundation Program
The SIGP funding was secured through the efforts of the ESF Office of Development, with the participation of Distinguished Teaching Professor Robin Kimmerer, an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and founding director of ESF’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment (CNPE).
Donors’ Passion for St. Lawrence River Leads to TIBS Endowed Scholarship
A first-of-its-kind scholarship to benefit students studying at the station from Nels and Deborah Magnuson
Days in the Jungle Shape Career Focus for Biology Student
Glenn, a senior conservation biology major, fell in love with the not-for-profit rescue center years earlier while on a family vacation.
Oluwole McFoy Joins ESF Trustees
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently appointed Oluwole (OJ) McFoy of Buffalo, New York, to the ESF Board of Trustees.
Hueber-Breuer Commits $250,000 to SUNY ESF’s Historic Capital Campaign
Hueber-Breuer Construction Co., Inc. has pledged $250,000 to the Campaign for ESF.
Dr. Jacqueline Frair named the College's Exemplary Researcher for 2019-20
Frair is an associate professor in ESF’s Department of Environmental and Forest Biology (EFB).
On Behalf of the Environment
Donnie Monk curates a line of sustainable clothing called ecoThot and is contemplating a career in communication, policy, or environmentalism.
Alumni Profile Spring 2017 Issue
In Louisville, ESF grad and others aim to turn down the urban heat
Andrea Webster found her niche in Louisville, Kentucky, where she works as a sustainability project manager for Louisville Metro Government.
Mighty Oaks Coaches Key in COVID-19 Fight
Two Mighty Oaks coaches traded in their sports equipment for personal protection equipment (PPE) to serve on the frontlines of the coronavirus.
Lawn to Meadow
The ESF Restoration Science Center (RSC) is working to address these issues through the Lawn to Meadow Program, a component of the Conservation on Private Lands Initiative.
Alumni Profile Fall 2023 Issue
Graduates of Distinction
This year, we proudly honor three outstanding alumni for their extraordinary contributions: Dr. Mercy Borbor-Córdova ’99/’05 (Lifetime Achievement Award), Richard Centolella ’85 (Notable Achievement Award), and Gabrielle Sant’Angelo ’13 (Incipiens Quercu).
Alumni SPOTLIGHT | Michael "Mickey" Sull '71
Mickey Sull graduated from ESF in 1971 with a Bachelor's degree in Resources Management. He lives in Gardner, Kansas and is "semi-retired" after closing his commercial studio.
Faculty, Staff Garner SUNY Honors
Four ESF employees were honored this spring with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards.
Food for Thought
The food pantry, Beth’s Bounty, is named in memory of Beth Ann Newkirk, an ESF student who died as the result of a house fire on Buckingham Avenue in Syracuse in June 2019.
Alumni Profile Winter 2021 Issue
The Power of Passions
Bruce C. Shelley, from the Class of 1970, is a long-time supporter of SUNY ESF’s annual fund, a member of the Robin Hood Oak Society, and recently supported the Extraordinary Aid Fund, established to assist students who are facing undue hardship because of the coronavirus.
Energy Management Major’s Enrollments Rise Sharply
ESF’s program is the first in the nation to focus on the management aspect of energy systems, said Dr. David Newman, chair of the Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management, and that’s what makes it unique.
A Heartfelt Farewell After 29 Wonderful Years at ESF
Thank you to each and every one of you for the friendships, memories, and shared commitment to our mission.
Alumni Profile Summer 2019 Issue
Imran S. Khalid '07 His Goal: Avert Crisis at Home
Pakistan-born ESF graduate Imran Khalid returned to his home country to help guide environmental policy.
Message from the Board of Trustees
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to extend my appreciation to Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Administration Joe Rufo, who agreed to serve as Officer-in-Charge until the new President takes office.
We've Learned Our Lessons Well
ESF’s Sustainability Drive Stays on Track — And the Journey Is Far from Over
Alumni Profile Winter 2022 Issue
Shaping the Future of the Forest
Rita Hite talks about her 13-year tenure at AFF and her goals for the organization as she succeeds retiring CEO and President Tom Martin; the intersection between public policy, common good, and private interests; the wide range of attitudes, objectives, and behaviors held by family forest owners; and how ESF prepared her for her career.
2 Alumni Support Career Program with $250,000 Gift
ESF’s career development program has been buoyed by a $250,000 gift from alumni Jesse Fink and Betsy Mitchell-Fink.
Development, College Foundation Announce New On-campus Home
The offices of Development and ESF College Foundation have a new home on campus.
ESF Powers Up with EV Charging Stations
Ten new electric vehicle charging stations installed by ESF will create one of the largest and most affordable publicly accessible charging hubs in Syracuse.
'Transformational’ Gift from Templeton Foundation Supports Chestnut Restoration
ESF has received its largest-ever charitable gift, $3.2 million, to support one of the College’s most impactful research projects — the restoration of the American chestnut tree.
The Oak Return Mightier Than Ever!
With the support of President Joanie Mahoney and Vice Provost/Dean of Student Affairs Anne Lombard, the coaches and athletics staff worked hard to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our student athletes post pandemic.
Alumni Profile Winter 2022 Issue
Alumni Q&A: Charity Nyelele ’20
Dr. Charity Nyelele was recognized for completing her Ph.D. during Oct.18 and 19, 2021 ESF and SU Class of 2020 graduation ceremony
Dr. Chris Whipps Honored for Teaching, Research
Dr. Chris Whipps, professor in ESF’s Department of Environmental Biology (EB) and director of the SUNY Center for Applied Microbiology was named the College’s Exemplary Researcher for 2021-22, and received the 2021 ESF College Foundation Award for Exceptional Achievement in Teaching.
For Jerry Belant, The World is a Research Lab
It's a Wild Life! Prof's Team Examines Animals, Ecosystems
2020 Graduates of Distinction
The Graduates of Distinction Awards were established by the ESF Alumni Association to recognize the remarkable achievements of our alumni throughout the various stages of their careers.
ESF Professor Helps ID New Giant Tortoise Species
An ESF scientist is part of a research team that has discovered there are two species of giant tortoises – not just one, as had been long believed – living on the island of Santa Cruz in the center of the Galapagos Archipelago.
We’ve Learned Our Lessons Well
ESF senior Ethan Requardt —sustainable energy management major, Energy Club president and passionate promoter of sustainability — keeps a close watch on the College’s sustainability efforts.
Nominate a Stand-Out Stumpy!
Help us celebrate their accomplishments through the Stand-Out Stumpy program!
ESF Calling!
ESF’s Annual Fund callers remain hard at work during the academic year. The dedicated students connect with ESF families and alumni raising money that supports ESF’s Annual Fund.
Dr. Malika Carter Honored with Harriet Tubman Freedom Award
Dr. Malika Carter, chief diversity officer at ESF, was honored for her contributions to the community during Juneteenth celebrations in Syracuse.
ESF College Foundation Fundraising Success
The ESF College Foundation is celebrating a successful fundraising year after bring in more than $4.9 million in fiscal 2020-21. During a difficult time, the ESF community stepped up to ensure that our students and faculty had the support that they needed.
Extraordinary Aid Fund Makes Difference for Students
The College received a special $100,000 matching gift that allowed donations to the Extraordinary Aid Fund through 2020 to have double their impact. The gift, from Sam and Carol Nappi, supported the growing demand for financial aid as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientists Link Decline of Baltic Cod to Hypoxia — and Climate Change
Limburg is the joint author of a paper that appeared in December in the journal Biology Letters, published by the Royal Society, that adds new depth to scientists’ ability to decode the history of a fish’s life by analyzing the chemical content of otoliths, or earstones, that form part of a fish’s hearing and balance system.
Alumni Profile Summer 2020 Issue
Redefining Governance
In December 2019, Ana Menezes received a 100 Best Employees Award from the United Nations’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
50% Decline in Mallard Population Sparks Research and Funding Efforts
The U.S. population of eastern mallards — dabbling ducks with distinctive green heads — has plunged inexplicably by 50 percent in the last 20 years, prompting ESF to launch research into the birds’ productivity, changes in their habitat and their genetic diversity.
Alumni Profile Summer 2020 Issue
Alumna Rolls Into Helping Others
ESF alumna Nicole Williams ’05 works as the finance and business manager for Ocean Outcomes, a nonprofit organization that works for healthy aquatic ecosystems, a plentiful and profitable wild seafood supply, and thriving fishing communities
A New Future for ESF
ESF is expanding its role as a global leader in environmental science with the launch of five new research projects identified through the College’s Discovery Challenge.
There’s Still Hope For Snow Leopards
In Siberia, ESF and international partners try to save endangered cats
Loyalty Society Honors Long-Term Donors
The ESF College Foundation has established a new recognition program — the ESF Loyalty Society, which recognizes the commitment and contributions of donors who make the ESF College Foundation part of their philanthropy year after year.
2020 Feinstone Award
ESF will honor two outstanding local leaders by presenting the 2020 Feinstone Environmental Award to Paul Tremont ’78 and Rick Fedrizzi.
New Study Rings Alarm for Sugar Maple in Adirondacks
The iconic sugar maple, one of the most economically and ecologically important trees in the eastern United States and Canada, shows signs of being in a significant decline, according to research results published today (Oct. 21, 2015) in the open-access journal “Ecosphere.”
Alumni Profile Winter 2020 Issue
Alumnus Honored as ‘Trailblazer’ Promotes Benefits of Urban Forestry
For his exceptional contributions to urban forestry, ESF graduate David Moore ’06 FNRM has received the Arbor Day Foundation’s Trailblazer Award.
Global Pandemic Doesn’t Stop Ranger School Class of 2020
A canceled spring break, courses modified mid-semester, Saturday classes, social distancing, technology and dedication. These were the elements that allowed the Ranger School class of 2020 to graduate in-person and together as a class.
Down on the Farm - in the City
The farm is a program of the Brady Faith Center, an urban mission on Syracuse’s southwest side. Located between Onondaga Creek and one of its tributaries, the 5.8-acre farm was started in 2016 as an urban farm woven into the fabric of the community to provide sustainable nutritious foods, employment and education that nourishes the body, mind and spirit of community residents
Dr. John Stella Named Vice President of Research
Dr. John Stella has been appointed ESF’s vice president of research.
Students Honored for Accomplishments
Molly Mulhare and Timothy Webb-Horvath received the award which acknowledges graduating students who have best demonstrated the integration of academic excellence with other aspects of their lives, which may include leadership, campus involvement, community service, or the arts (creative or performing).
Forestry Program Ranks as the Best
The best bachelor’s degree program in forestry is at ESF, according to study.com.
Biodiversity ‘Hotspots’ Imperiled along California’s Streams
A study of woodland ecosystems that provide habitat for rare and endangered species along streams and rivers throughout California reveals that some of these ecologically important areas are inadvertently benefitting from water that humans are diverting for their own needs.
Grow a Meadow, Protect the Water
Restoration Science Center and Sam’s guidance, wisdom and enthusiasm helped convert Dan Fisher and Lori Ruhlman's lawn to meadow