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On April 19th, it was Earth Day at St. Edward’s University in Andre Lawn. Needless to say, it was a very enjoyable afternoon which ran for three hours from 11 AM to 2 PM. Students from our ENSP-1304-01 class were… Continue Reading →
At the Earth Day Fair all groups from ENSP 1304-01 were told to gather data or bring to light any projects that students want to incorporate onto campus. For my group, Cosmo, Martina & I were advocating for Worm Composting… Continue Reading →
On a lovely Saturday morning, our class ventured to the local farmers market, a vibrant hub of community spirit and sustainable practices. Boarding the 801 downtown, I… Continue Reading →
We took a class field trip to Blunn Creek Preserve, just walking distance from St. Edward’s campus. We had the opportunity to meet with John Davis and Patrick Chaiken of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD). During our hike… Continue Reading →
On Friday, April 21, 2023, at around 7:30 am, a few of my classmates and I traveled up to Blanco River to talk to Ryan McGillicudy, a conservation biologist on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department watershed conservation team. We… Continue Reading →
On April 18th 2023, a cohort of environmental science students met in the St. Andre Multi purpose room, and got the opportunity to share their research to other students, professors and professionals within the field. There was pizza and drinks… Continue Reading →
St. Edward’s Ecological Society hosted an educational and social networking event showcasing student research and academic achievements through the Wild Basin Creative Research Center on April 18th, 2023. Dr. Allan Hook’s widow was present to explain the Hook Fellowship and… Continue Reading →
On April 18th, Eco Society, a student-run organization here at St. Edward’s, held a student symposium showcasing the current research projects and academic opportunities at Wild Basin through the funding of the Hook Fellowship. Before we heard from the… Continue Reading →
A morning at the Baker Preserve On April 14th, a group of us spent the morning at the Travis Audubon Baker Preserve. The temperature was cool, perfect for a spring morning hike. The 715-acre preserve is managed by Audubon and… Continue Reading →
The Travis Audubon Baker Preserve is near Cedar Park in the northwest Austin area. It is a 715-acre preserve that is surrounded by BCP land. The land was originally owned by the Baker family and was given as a donation… Continue Reading →