Agroecology students share research – on the spot
Students in Merry Lea’s Agroecology Summer Intensive (ASI) presented projects on topics such as composting, weed management and pastured chickens in a public forum open to community members.
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Maple Scholars explore varied topics in summer research projects
Sixteen Goshen College students are participating in the Maple Scholars research program this summer.
Take a look inside Missouri’s wildest farm: Katie Hochstedler ’05
Daryl, Beth, and Nicki Morgan and Katie Hochstedler '05 run HartBeet farm. The family grows produce and harvests wild plants for the Lake St. Louis Farmers Market.
High school students get conservation leadership experience at Merry Lea
Eleven juniors and seniors from area high schools recently participated in the week-long Conservation Leadership School (CLS) at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, Goshen College’s 1,189-acre nature sanctuary in Wolf Lake, Indiana.
Deborah Scott ’01 named to “The EcoLeaders Top 50 Inspirations” – National Wildlife Federation
President Brenneman signs letter stating ‘we are still in’ Paris Climate Agreement
Goshen College President Jim Brenneman joined other college presidents, mayors, governors and business leaders by signing an open letter to declare institutional commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement, despite withdrawal by the federal government.
Exec. Dir. of Merry Lea Luke Gascho on “The Future Church Summit: Light, Salt and Tenacity” – Mennonite Church USA
Being connected to the Mennonite Church is a stream that runs deeply through my life. My heritage has long roots in the Anabaptist tradition for which I am grateful. But my connection consists of much more than an ethnic, cultural and familial basis. While each of these elements plays a role in whom I am, I find the deepest connection in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Goshen College’s special food event focuses on bees – Food Management Magazine
Dandelion cookies and salad were among menu items featured at Goshen College’s dining hall to highlight the critical role pollinator species play in the ecosystem.
Goshen College is Indiana’s first Bee Campus USA
Goshen College has been named Indiana’s first Bee Campus USA and is just the second college in the Midwest and 27th nationally to be recognized for its work in supporting pollinators such as bees.
GC maintains Tree Campus USA honors
Goshen College has been honored for the third consecutive year with 2016 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.