by Julia Nall | Feb 25, 2019 | Biodiversity, Horticulture
The good news: We can fight back. How? By identifying, removing, and replacing them. Invasive species can be physically removed, but it is hard work and requires year-round vigilance. However, the work is worth it, and there are wonderful native alternatives for every invasive species.
by Janis Partain | Sep 5, 2018 | Agriculture, Biodiversity, Horticulture, Office for Sustainability, Pollinators
Greedy Goats Return to Campus! September is National Honey Month and the Office for Sustainability is celebrating as part of our commitment to being a certified Bee Campus USA. Help us celebrate by dropping by and visiting with the Greedy Goat crew on Thursday,...
by Janis Partain | Jul 3, 2018 | Agriculture, Biodiversity, Food, Green Living, Horticulture, Office for Sustainability
Have you ever wanted to get a taste of what it’s like to grow your own food? Well, now you can do just that. With rising concerns about the source of our food, the...
by Janis Partain | Jun 29, 2018 | Biodiversity, Pollinators
The Gentle Bee Just like us bees can be social or solitary beings. Honeybees are very social insects as evidenced by their hive mentality and division of work by gender. This means that queens rule the roost, female worker bees forage for pollen and nectar,...
by Linden Cheek | May 23, 2018 | Biodiversity, Campus Resource, Office for Sustainability, Sustainability Spotlight
The OFS has declared war. Our campus has been invaded by a crafty and destructive enemy. Invasive plant species, such as bush honeysuckle, Japanese honeysuckle, and Chinese privet have taken root in our natural zones, crowding out native species and threatening the...
