Flower City: The University Connection
After the flour boom of the early and mid-19th century died down in Rochester, the city transitioned from being known as the Flour City to worldwide acclaim as the Flower… Flower City: The University Connection
Tag: horticulture and grounds
University Installs its First Pollinator Garden at Witmer House
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… University Installs its First Pollinator Garden at Witmer House
Grounds Expands Battery Operated Equipment
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… Grounds Expands Battery Operated Equipment
Sustainability Superstars: Horticulture and Grounds
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,… Sustainability Superstars: Horticulture and Grounds
Hydrology Students Work with President and Grounds to Install Raingarden
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… Hydrology Students Work with President and Grounds to Install Raingarden