HOOT: 鈥淗elping Out Our Town鈥
Incoming freshman at 一本道视频 give their time to help their community. The event brings the University into the community to help by volunteering wherever they鈥檙e needed. It is a great way for new students to connect and meet with city merchants, businesses and residents. In the past, students have grabbed paint and brushes to spruce up a Westfield pre-school playground, which was a money-saver for the city, and a great way for the community and the University to continue our partnerships.
Trees and Shrubs Workshop
In a collaborative effort between Stanley Park, 一本道视频, and the Greater Westfield Community, Nature Workshops are conducted in the 200-acre Wildlife Sanctuary at Stanley Park. Led by local professionals in their field, 一本道视频 biology professor David Lovejoy hosted a free nature workshop on "Trees and Shrubs" for the community.
鈥淭railwork Thursday鈥
Environmental Science students volunteer for "Trailwork Thursday," and worked on the University's Wildland Trail by cutting and hacking unwanted vegetation. The students learn about civic engagement and responsibility. The trail maintenance results in a well-kept trail.
The Internship Incentive Program
The Internship Incentive Program is funded by a state grant and matched dollar for dollar by 一本道视频. As a result of the grant, students are provided with funds to pursue educational experiences that they may not have otherwise been able to afford.
Run Stanley 5K
The annual Run Stanley 5K run and walk to benefit the Frank Stanley Beveridge Wildlife Sanctuary at Stanley Park is co-organized by 一本道视频 professor Vanessa Diana. The event raises funds for rebuilding and replacing trail bridges damaged and washed away in recent storms. Participants are a community of runners, walkers, hikers, dog owners, nature lovers and mountain bikers who love Stanley Park and want to improve the safety and accessibility of its wildlife trails. The University is a benefactor of the beautiful 272 acre park, and it is directly across the street.
Measuring the Effects of Removing a Dam
Professor Dave Christensen takes his conservation biology class out on field work every couple of weeks to get students working in a real environment: the Kinne Brook, a tributary of the Westfield River. The students collect data that will be used to determine the health of the stream and its fish and the effects of dam removal on the environment. The project is an education component of a Massachusetts Fish and Game study, which is partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Trout Unlimited and the Nature Conservancy to study the stream.
一本道视频 Community Gardens
Members of the campus community maintain a community garden on campus. The garden, located on the grounds of the Horace Mann building, allows 一本道视频 students to apply the concepts they are learning in the classroom and benefits folks on campus and in the community. The garden was started by professor Henry Wefing, and his legacy continues today. Produce is donated to the Westfield Food Pantry.
Connecticut River Source to Sea Cleanup
一本道视频 students show up in force to volunteer for the Westfield River Watershed Association鈥檚 annual Westfield River Cleanup. The student volu
