On October 26, the CEES service learning team re-visited Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. It was a cold and cloudy day but still many gathered to clear the invasive bush honeysuckle from the area fronting the main drive into the park. The north side of the lane was wooded while the south side lead to a…… Read more »
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Partners in Environment (PIE) Day October 25, 2013 at Cold Spring School
Cold Spring is an Environmental Magnet School within IPS. Every year, students complete projects and attend special workshops completely focused on the environment. This year, the Center for Earth and Environmental Science (CEES) was pleased to be able to take part in this year’s festivities. Our K-12 educational outreach program, Discovering the Science of the…… Read more »
IUPUI to co-host Batfest 2014
The IUPUI Center for Earth and Environmental Science is joining the Indiana State University Center for Bat Research, Outreach and Conservation to host the Eight Annual Bat Festival in Indianapolis on September 13, 2014.
Service Learning at Fort Harrison State Park, October 11, 2013
On Friday, Oct. 11 the service learning team arrived once again at Fort Harrison State Park.
Service Learning at Ritchey Woods Natural Area, September 27
Researchers, interns and students gathered Friday September 27, to participate in service learning projects at Ritchey Woods Natural Area. Ritchey Woods is 130 acres of natural area near 96th Street. It is a current restoration project monitored by CEES. Projects lasted half a day with as many as 30 participants per project. Our team set…… Read more »
Watershed Model at the Regatta
IUPUI was home once again to the annual Regatta race on the Canal in downtown Indianapolis. As a part of the School of Science, the Center for Earth and Environmental Science was invited to be a part of the celebration and bring a demonstration for the attendees to enjoy. We naturally chose the most entertaining…… Read more »
Fall 2013 Service Learning at Fort Harrison, Sept 6
The goal of this project was to remove invasive Japanese bush honeysuckle. The plant was first brought to America to help control erosion but soon became part of the problem. The plant is allelopathic which hinders growth from other plants within the bush’s understory. This creates a dead zone beneath every bush and without the…… Read more »
Discovering the Science of the Environment at Felege Hiywot
Every summer, many children are looking for ways to fill their time. At Felege Hiywot Center, the children are offered a unique opportunity to spend that time learning about science, gardening and community. Felege Hiywot is an Ethiopian cultural center in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood that offers after school programs as well as a week long…… Read more »
How Does Your Garden Grow?
The Englewood garden is growing magnificently! If you haven’t already, head over to Rural and Washington to see for yourself.
Students and Teachers from Central Indiana Schools Awarded Invitations to Attend Water Resource Trip to Lake Michigan
The application period for the 2013 DJ Angus-Scientech Water Resource Trip to Lake Michigan is now closed. Congratulations to the following schools whose students and/or teachers have been awarded invitations to attend.