Walking through magical woods on an early spring day, spotting an ancient deer skull, donning heavy clothing and burning things – these are the perks of being a conservationist, according Matt Shultz of the Michigan Nature Association. Some 30 people arrived in Strosacker 200 on Oct. 28, eager to hear about the importance of conserving...
Author: Natalie McKee (Natalie McKee)
Lessons from a 21st century pilgrim
“I can do anything boys can do – better.” I distinctly recall seeing that t-shirt in Old Navy when I was about ten. I felt girl empowerment pulsating through my veins. Sure I was the shortest person in my class and couldn’t throw a football, but that wouldn’t stop me from growing two feet or...
Profs weigh in on global warming
The Hillsdale College science department agrees with the conclusions reached by the United Nation’s Intercontinental Panel on Climate Change’s newest report. “It is extremely likely that human influence has been the dominant cause of the observed warming [of the earth] since the mid-20th century,” the report, released on Sept. 25 said. Professors from the physics,...
Profs. weigh in on global warming
The Hillsdale College science department agrees with the conclusions reached by the United Nation’s Intercontinental Panel on Climate Change’s newest report. “It is extremely likely that human influence has been the dominant cause of the observed warming [of the earth] since the mid-20th century,” the report, released on Sept. 25 said. Professors from the physics,...
Slayton Arboretum gains new horticulturalist
Laurie Rosenberg is the new Slayton Arboretum program coordinator. Rosenberg is originally from Branch County, Mich., but has been living in Allentown, Pa. where she was working as the outreach director of Muhlenberg College’s Graver Arboretum. “I have always been interested in plants as a hobby,” Rosenberg said. “That is why I studied environmental education.”...