Susquehanna University Sustainability

10/12/2020

Check out one of the most unique parts of campus, the CEER (Center for Environmental Education and Research).

The Center for Environmental Education and Research is home to the Freshwater Research Institue , the university’s campus garden, beehives, solar array and f...

07/09/2020

Do you ever wonder about the flock of sheep we use as natural lawn mowers at our solar array? Check out the behind the scenes footage!

Sheep are Susquehanna University's eco-friendly way to keep weeds and grasses from shading their 14 acres of solar panels. Shepherd Caroline Owens takes you ...

04/10/2020

Did you miss the Solve Climate by 2030 webinar? Never hear, the recording is here! Watch the entire webinar and check out the included resources here - https://psu.app.box.com/s/gwqeq61ptrq2iqa9tn6zn8o1xko0tw6t

04/09/2020

In the midst of chaos, we can find a moment of joy. We had an unexpected birth this week at our solar array! One of the sheep we use as a natural lawn mower gave birth!

04/03/2020

Our furry lawn mowers have returned to work!

04/03/2020

The 14 acre solar array has a flock of 30 sheep who work as natural lawn mowers!

03/02/2020

New York state just implemented a plastic bag ban. Watch this video to learn more about it, the good and the bad.

As of March, 1st 2020 single-use plastic bags are officially banned in New York State. Well, kind of… » Subscribe to NowThis Future: https://go.nowth.is/Futu...

06/10/2019

Clean electricity generation still has a way to go in PA but every solar panel or wind turbine helps!

06/06/2019

We've made the news for our newest garden on campus, a Shakespearean edible garden! In a few months, we hope the herbs will make it to the plates of many in our community!

SELINSGROVE, Pa. -- William Shakespeare was the inspiration for a new garden on the campus of Susquehanna University. The garden contains some of the 175 plants and herbs mentioned in Shakespeare's writings. Students and faculty planted herbs next to the library on campus. When it's finished, it wil...

04/09/2019

We'd like to welcome the newest members of our grounds crew! They've promised to mow the area around our 14 acre solar array without using fossil fuels! Thanks Owens Farm!

03/31/2019

Earth Month starts tomorrow! Check out great events all month long to celebrate this amazing planet we live on!