Tag archives for urban
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...
Bioblitzing and the Pursuit of Nature in San Francisco
This year, the week of events hosted by the USF Office of Sustainability in celebration of Earth Day is themed around the concept of “Nature in Our City.” I’m...
Befriending San Francisco’s Urban Forest
Do you too find peace beneath the trees? Do you seek comfort under canopies of green? Maybe you’re also a friend of the forest around us. If you consider...
Navigating the Future: BART’s Vital Role in the Bay Area
Public transportation has been an integral part of the Bay Area’s identity for decades, with the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system standing as a testament to the region’s...
Vertical Farming: The Future of Growing Up
It has been made clear that the Earth’s population is rapidly increasing. With this growth, are all other aspects that sustain human life able to keep up? When it...
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...
The Values and Shortcomings of Green Spaces in Urban Environments
2020 marks Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary. In honor of my favorite place in San Francisco turning 150, this post will discuss the vast mental and physical health benefits...