Merry Lea’s first half century, part one: Fifty years of land management
As Merry Lea celebrates its first half-century, we take a look back at how its caretakers have managed the land.
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Campus farm enhances liberal arts education
Students studying the history of American food culture cross disciplines on campus and at the Merry Lea Sustainable Farm.
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.
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.
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 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.
Reena Ramos ’18, ACRES member and former land management intern – ACRES Land Trust
Reena Ramos '18 worked as a land management intern for ACRES Land Trust, working with a botanist to inventory plants in Spring Lake woods and bog near Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Students gather for fourth annual Sustainability Summit at Merry Lea
A group of 45 students from four colleges gathered Feb. 18-19 at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College for the fourth annual Sustainability Summit.
New agroecology professors join Merry Lea’s team
In early January, John and Ruth Mischler joined the Merry Lea Team.