Tag: Nature

What will we Sustain? Reflections After One Year in the Pandemic

by Eni Owoeye

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This time last year, the NYU community felt a collective shock. For students, the shock may have been a buzz of excitement at the prospect of staying at home because “Zooming” into class actually sounded thrilling. But for most, the shock slowly creeped into a panic as more blue, green, and white masks started to pop up around the City. Whatever the feeling was, we are now grappling with it one year later. The following are a collection of student stories about what they learned about themselves, their connections to others, and their connections to the environment this past year.

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Design and Sustainability: An NYU Alumna Spotlight

Wendy Barnes who received her Master’s in Real Estate Development from NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate in 2007 explains to current students, “If you are not sure where you are headed, hold on and stay positive- building a career can be a wildly rewarding ride!” A passion in wildlife conservation sparked by her Master’s thesis at NYU, Barnes dives into her creative career path that led her to start a business with sustainability at its core. 

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Green things to do in NYC in January

Whether you’re staying on campus for January term or visiting for the weekend, there are plenty of green ways to spend your time in NYC.

 

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Brooklyn Winter Flea

Brooklyn Flea gathers some of NYC’s finest artists and clothing collectors to sell sustainable products. If you have last minute holiday shopping or just want to treat yourself for the new year, Brooklyn Flea is a NYC favorite.

 

 

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What’s Going On This Weekend? – NYC Outdoors

by Rae Frey

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There are tons of great cheap and free events going on in the city every day. This weekend is filled with some amazing things to do that’ll get you outside and enjoying nature! One of my favorites to do is going to free movies in NYC parks! They are all around the city, check out which ones are screening near you here. For now, here are a few cool things going on, tomorrow!

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Green things to do in NYC for July

Summer in New York City is famous for the sheer number of things going on. From foodie festivals to Fourth of July, it can be a little overwhelming to choose how to spend your free time after an internship or work.

Look no further as I searched Time Out’s and Facebook Daily event listings for July’s most sun-filled and sustainable activities.

NYC Park Foraging Tours

Take a hike with “Wildman” Steve Brill as he takes you on a tour of New York’s most popular parks to explore the art of foraging for edible vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and berries. Enjoy the great outdoors while picking up the week’s groceries.

Central Park- July 2, July 15, August 12
Prospect Park- July 9, July 22, August 13
Forest Park, Kew Gardens, Queens- July 4, July 29 Read more