Sustainability at the University of Rochester – provided to you by Facilities & Services
On the morning of Friday October 29, 2021, a group of students, along with Karen Berger, an associate professor in the Earth and Environmental Sciences department, and members of the Read More …
As old tools need replacement, Horticulture and Grounds opts for zero-emission, battery-operated equipment. Since the pilot project in July 2019, the department has added thirteen new products, adding to the Read More …
Horticulture and grounds manager John McIntyre and the entire grounds department have been consistently making progress in keeping our campus beautiful in a sustainable fashion. Thanks to their hard work, Read More …
A raingarden was recently installed at the Witmer House where President Sarah Mangelsdorf and Professor Karl Rosengren reside, thanks to a partnership between a hydrology course, University leadership, and the Read More …
Efforts to conserve resources and finances often also result in environmental benefits. Horticulture and Grounds found this to be true when they reduced the mowing of certain areas. An area Read More …