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At the dedication of the campus garden, the Student Environmental Alliance expressed a vision to expand the garden’s food production to build community and demonstrate low-impact sustainable living. Dr. Bill Schindler suggested a joint venture between SEA, the Anthropology Club, the Anthropology Department, and the Center for Environment & Society to establish an earth oven for baking traditional sourdough bread. -
Students celebrated Earth Day by participating in Casey Time, an opportunity for Washington College to give back to the campus in honor of patrons Eugene B. and Betty Brown Casey ’47. The Student Government Association and Buildings and Grounds teamed up to plant native trees and shrubs in front of the Casey Academic Center. -
A large group of birds, all woodpeckers use their stiff tails to brace themselves while climbing tree trunks. Woodpeckers have modified bills and skulls that allow them to drill into trees in pursuit of insects. For that reason, woodpeckers are found almost exclusively in wooded areas. They nest in tree cavities that they frequently excavate themselves.
Earth Treks Indoor Climbing Center
As part of pre-orientation for the Class of 2014, students embarked on a crabbing trip from Rock Hall and a rock climbing expedition at Earth Treks Indoor Climbing Center, followed by team-building activities.
