Tag archives for conservation
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...
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...
Preserving Love: A Blooming Guide to Flower Preservation for Valentine’s Day
The tradition of exchanging flowers on Valentine’s Day carries a rich history, deeply rooted in the language of flowers that emerged during the Victorian era. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu...
The Epic Journey Through Epic CleanTec
The invention of modern plumbing systems revolutionized human civilization. Without some form of plumbing and sewer systems, humans would not have been able to build cities. Without pipe systems...
A Reflection on the Galapagos: Ecological Management of an Ecological Marvel
In January of this year, I was able to join the USFCA biology department on a study abroad trip to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. While the trip was...
Mycoremediation: How Fungi Can Repair Our Land
For centuries, mushrooms have been eaten by people due to their richness in flavor and high protein content, but there is so much more to mushrooms than just being...
Cultivating Green Consumerism
With rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, and extreme weather changes, consumers are starting to be more mindful about their choices, particularly their lifestyle. The pandemic forced people to be...
Gleaning as a College Student
What is Gleaning? Although “gleaning” may be an unfamiliar term to some, many of us may be unknowingly practicing it in our everyday lives. Defined by the USDA as...
Sustainable Holidays
Sustainable Holidays The holiday season is finally here! It is time for parties and offering of gifts, which sometimes result in extra waste. According to the EPA blog, holiday...
California On Fire
California has already seen waves of climate induced wildfires, and as our planet’s climate warms they will only be more numerous and intense. To understand how wildfires today...