Sustainability at the University of Rochester – provided to you by Facilities & Services
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 …
Walkways layered with snow will always be a dreary sight. However, the Horticulture and Grounds Department has implemented a new anti-icing system that reduces the amount of salt used while Read More …