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Wish Upon a Fish at Nimbus Hatchery
Last month, I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in Sacramento with friends, and one suggested we go visit a nearby (and free!) trout and salmon hatchery. We’re...
A Synopsis of Restoration Ecology with Professor Callaway
This semester I took a restoration ecology course and had the privilege of visiting several different sites I had never heard of in the Bay Area and wanted to...
USF Garden: Growing Community
Have you checked out the USF community garden recently? This past semester, our campus garden has undergone an influx of love and attention from our community, creating beautiful artwork,...
Savoring Summer: Plant-Based Recipes for Beach Days and Cookouts
With summer approaching, so are our long beach days and cookouts. The following are some delicious plant-based and climate-friendly recipes for you to bring to your next summer kickback!...
An Introduction to Star Route Farms
Founded in 1974 and purchased by the University of San Francisco in 2017, Star Route Farms is the oldest continuously certified organic row crop farm in the state of...
What’s your favorite thing about summer? Mine is tomatoes.
In preparation for the approach of summer, and all of the wonderful things that come with this special season, I wanted to take an opportunity to appreciate my favorite...
A beginner’s guide to summer gardening in the city
If you have never tasted a home-grown tomato, fresh off the vine and warmed by the sun, I have the perfect summer project for you. Cultivating your own garden...
Are Houseplants Sustainable?
So, you’re a proud plant parent and you’ve clicked this article hoping for some good news. Or maybe you can’t keep a cactus alive, and you’ve clicked this article...
What Exactly is Carbon Neutrality?
The Importance of Being Carbon Neutral in a Time of Climate Change In a time of climate change, when sea levels are rising, biodiversity is declining, and extreme weather...
Hope Rising: Conservation and Restoration Efforts in a Changing World
With the climate crisis approaching new highs every year, deforestation and habitat destruction are becoming increasingly common occurrences. This endangers the lives of our planet and environment, putting even...