UPCOMING EVENTS
September 13, 2025
Environmental Department Potluck
All environmental students and alumni are invited!
Get to know fellow students and meet alumni in the environmental program. Plus meet our faculty and staff.
Saturday, September 13
3:00PM
This event will be held in the Conservation Center Pavilion, Westchester campus.
September 24, 2025
Whale Watching
Join us for a whale watching tour. Reach out to atoomey@pace.edu to sign up.
Wednesday, September 24
10:00AM – 5:00PM (boat departs promptly at 11:30am)
This event will be held at Pier 8, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
PAST EVENTS
June 18, 2025
PLANT ID WALK
Join us at the Suburban Biodiversity Conservation Center for a morning plant identification walk with Environmental Studies and Science Professor Matthew Aiello-Lammens, PhD.
On this walk, you will learn different ways to identify plants, and how to tell local native plants apart from their invasive competitors!
Wednesday, June 18
10:00AM – 11:30AM
This event will be held in the Conservation Center, Westchester campus.
May 17, 2025
BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS
Learn the basics of bird watching on our Westchester Campus. We’ll discuss migration, bird ecology, and how to identify local birds by sight and sound.
Birders of all abilities are welcome.
Saturday, May 17
9:00AM – 10:30AM
This event will be held in the Conservation Center, Westchester campus.
May 10, 2025
Gotham Park Environmental Analysis Presentation
Students in Dr. Egendorf’s Fundamentals of Environmental Science II course will present the results of their soil, air, and water analysis of Gotham Park in New York City. Through a class collaboration with the nonprofit organization Gotham Park, students will provide data the organization will use to inform their activities and offerings to the public in the namesake park nestled below the Brooklyn Bridge.
This event will be held in the Zannino Room, New York City campus.
May 2, 2025
ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT BIOPHILIA PARTY
Students in Dr. Rubbo’s Environmental Education course will host a biophilia party to end the year in celebration of nature. Learn about the Conservation Center and win prizes playing environmental Jeopardy.
Friday, May 2
12:00PM – 2:00PM
This event will be held in the Conservation Center Pavilion, Westchester campus.
April 22, 2025
Earth Day Common Ground Film Premiere
Join us for the worldwide premiere of Common Ground, a film about healing our farms, food systems, and communities through regenerative agriculture.
Tuesday, April 22
5:30PM
This event will be held on the New York City campus in Lecture Hall North and the Westchester campus in Lienhard Lecture Hall.
Please register for the NYC event here: https://pace.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cMbMVr94mThjQ2i
Please register for the Pleasantville event here: https://pace.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Li2FHt5LaaIx2S
April 17, 2025
Sounds of Spring
A follow up to our Sights of Spring program, this will focus on the night time sounds associated with the start of spring. Attendees will take a guided walk around the Nature Center grounds at night listening for birds, frogs, and more.
Thursday, April 17
8:00PM – 9:00PM
The event will be held in the Dyson College Nature Center, Westchester campus.
April 11, 2025
Planet Over Profit: Learn How to Take Action for Climate Justice
Learn how to take action this spring and summer for climate justice with Planet Over Profit.
Thursday, April 11
3:30PM – 4:30PM
The event will be held in the Zannino Room, New York City campus.
Cultivating Justice
Throughout the spring, Pace students will host four events at the Pace Land and Labor Acknowledgement Farm. At each event, attendees will work on the farm to plant, compost, build trellesises, and get their hands dirty.
After each event, the local nonprofit Cafewal will cater lunch.
Thank you to Environmental Studies major Brooklyn Staab ’26 and Environmental Science major Isabella Salicetti ’27 for coordinating the events.
This event will be held in Pace’s Land and Labor Farm, New York City campus.
Cultivating justice with lauren peters
Meet Lauren Peters of the Corn Sisters Circle for Grounded in Community: Waking Up Our Connection to Mother Earth | Chair Yoga.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Cultivating Justice with Dior St. Hillaire
Meet Dior St. Hillaire of GreenFeen OrganiX and BK ROT and engage in the healing arts of composting and hip hop.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Volunteering and Gardening
Friday, April 25, 2025
Three Sisters Planting Circle: Route to Rematriation
Lauren Peters, of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, will lead the group in a series of traditional practices, handed down by generations, to plant corn, and later plant beans, squash, and sunflowers, at the site.
Friday, May 2, 2025
March 29, 2025
Sights of Spring
Program focusing on seeing the emerging sights of spring. Program attendees will take a guided walk through the Nature Center trails to learn all about the emerging flora and fauna of Pleasantville.
Saturday, March 29
10:00AM – 11:00AM
The event will be held in the Dyson College Conservation Center, Westchester campus.
March 26, 2025
Garden Volunteer Day
Help prepare the Pleasantville vegetable garden for the new growing season.
Wednesday, March 26
12:00PM – 1:00PM
The event will be held in the Dyson College Conservation Center, Westchester campus.
March 25, 2025
Gardening Workshop: Planning and Getting Started
Learn what is needed for small scale gardening and how to grow in pots for those in limited space at home. Attendees will help start seedlings and prepare the soil for the garden.
Tuesday, March 25
12:00PM – 1:00PM
The event will be held in the Dyson College Conservation Center, Westchester campus.
November 23, 2024
Build-A-Box
Come build nesting boxes. We will be learning how to construct boxes for North American Wood ducks and our state bird, the Eastern bluebird!
Saturday, November 23
10:00AM – 12:00PM
The event will be held in the Dyson College Nature Center, Westchester campus.
November 14, 2024
How to Power a City
Film screening and Q&A with Filmmaker Melanie La Rosa
Join Prof. E. Melanie DuPuis to watch How To Power A City, a solutions-focused feature documentary exploring the front lines of the clean energy revolution. Viewers meet zeitgeist solar- and wind-power adopters, hurricane survivors, urban designers, elected officials, utility executives, and grassroots activists fighting to keep the lights on.
Thursday, November 14
12:15PM – 3:15PM
The event will be held in the Zannino Room, New York City campus.
October 24, 2024
All That Breathes Film Screening and Q&A
Join a screening of the award-winning documentary All That Breathes. The film follows Nadeem Shehzad and Muhammad Saud, two brothers who, against seemingly insurmountable odds, rescue injured birds of prey in their teeming city of Delhi, India.
After the screening, both Nadeem and Saud will join the event to answer questions about the film and their work protecting the Black Kite, a majestic bird of prey essential to the ecosystem of Delhi that has been falling from the sky at alarming rates.
Thursday, October 24
6:00PM – 8:30PM
The event will be held in the Butcher Suite, Westchester campus.
October 19, 2024
Pace Makes A Difference Day – Volunteer Event in the Nature Center
We are looking for volunteers to get their hands dirty helping will various projects in the Dyson College Nature Center and vegetable garden.
Saturday, October 19
October 2, 2024
Let’s Go Hiking
Join a casual one-mile group hike on the trail located behind the Dyson College Nature Center.
Wednesday, October 2
12:10PM – 1:10PM
Meet us at the Environmental Classroom, Westchester campus.
The entire Pace community is welcome to attend. No pre-registration is required.
September 25, 2024
Fall Vegetable gardening
Learn about the best vegetables to grow in the fall and take a tour of our Pleasantville campus garden.
Wednesday, September 25
12:30PM – 1:30PM
Meet us at the Environmental Classroom, Westchester campus.
The entire Pace community is welcome to attend. No pre-registration is required.
September 11, 2024
Birds of Pleasantville
Take a guided walk in the Dyson College Nature Center and learn about the birds migrating through campus!
Wednesday, September 11
9:30AM – 10:30AM
Meet us at the Environmental Classroom, Westchester campus.
The entire Pace community is welcome to attend. No pre-registration is required.
March 15, 2024
Pleasantville Garden Kick-Off
Help us kick-off this year’s growing season! The entire Pace community is welcome to volunteer their time in the Pleasantville campus organic vegetable garden located in the Dyson College Nature Center. All produce from the garden is donated to the on-campus food pantry located in Elm Hall.
Friday, March 15
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Meet us at the Environmental Classroom, Westchester campus.
The entire Pace community is welcome to attend. No pre-registration is required.
October 26, 2023
Pocantico River Watershed Alliance Meeting
Thursday, October 26
7:00PM – 8:30PM
This event will be held in the Kessel Student Center, Westchester campus.
June 27, 2023
Hudson to Housatonic: Community and Conservation Connections Forum
Meet and engage with community and conservation leaders in the H2H region and learn about how they are helping to make connections between people and nature in the area. This event is open to anyone in the area, not just H2H partners.
Tuesday, June 27
4:00PM – 7:00PM
This event will be held in the Willcox Multipurpose Room, Westchester campus.
2023 Pace University BioBlitz
The Environmental Studies and Science students at Pace University have put together an amazing BIOBLITZ from April 24 to 28, and you won’t want to miss it! This event is a fun and engaging way to explore the biodiversity on our campus by identifying and recording different species of animals, birds and fish/ flora and fauna. You’ll get to use the iNaturalist platform, which will allow you to upload your observations and get help identifying them from a community of experts and enthusiasts.
But the benefits of this event go beyond just having fun. Getting outside and connecting with nature has been shown to have a positive impact on mental health, reducing stress and promoting feelings of well-being. Plus, exploring biodiversity is a unique opportunity to learn about the natural world and discover how different species contribute to the ecosystem.
Bioblitz Kickoff
Monday, April 24
Birds & Insects
Tuesday, April 25
Fishing, Turtles & Plants
Wednesday, April 26
Camera Traps & Plants
Thursday, April 27
Fungi & Wrap-Up Party
Friday, April 28
2023 Gardening For Wellness Workshops
Utilizing the Environmental Center’s organic vegetable/herb garden on the Pleasantville campus, we will be hosting four interactive workshops designed to promote mental and physical wellness. These free workshops are open to all Pace students, faculty, and staff. No gardening experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. Feel free to attend any or all sessions.
Workshop 1: Planning
Meet participants, discuss areas of interest, and learn what is needed for small scale gardening.
Thursday, February 24
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Workshop 2: Getting Started
Help start seedlings and prepare the soil for the garden. Participants can start their own plants in our greenhouse to take home. Discussions will include small space gardening and how to grow in pots for those with limited space at home.
Thursday, March 24
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Workshop 3: Planting & Nurturing
Time to get hands dirty transplanting and caring for plants. At the end of this session, we’ll reflect on our progress and discuss what’s next in the outdoor pavilion while we enjoy a healthy snack.
Thursday, April 14
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Workshop 4: Harvesting & Healthy Eating
While some plants are still being transplanted into the ground, some are ready to be harvested and enjoyed. Participants will be able to pick from the garden and enjoy some of what they grew.
Thursday, May 5
12:00PM – 1:00PM
December 8 and 19, 2022
Environmental Career Panel
Representatives currently working in various environmental positions will discuss their day-to-day tasks, skills needed for positions, career options, job market competition, and salary ranges.
Thursday, December 8
12:30PM – 1:30PM
Topics: Wildlife ecology, biology, non-profit conservation, consulting
Monday, December 19
1:30PM – 2:30PM
Topics: Sustainability, environmental justice, planning, environmental education
The entire Pace community is welcome to attend. No pre-registration is required.
October 19, 2022
Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management Meeting
Meeting of the LHPRISM group to discuss restoration, native plant material sourcing, how to repopulate areas that were previously invasive species monocultures, critical habitat areas, and the statewide priority analysis.
Wednesday, October 19
9:30AM – 3:30PM
This event will be held in the Gottesman Room, Westchester campus.
The Environmental Studies and Science (ESS) department, with generous support provided by Con Edison, hosted this Fall 2022 Speaker Series on Environmental Science and Policy within the subtopics of Biodiversity, Participatory Science, Climate Change Resilience, and Environmental Justice. The series included the following esteemed speakers:
DR. SACOBY WILSON
The Struggle for Justice: The Need for Less Extraction and More Action
Thursday, December 1, 2022
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Dr. Sacoby Wilson discussed his work addressing environmental and climate justice issues and shared his perspective on the role of science in the struggle for justice. Dr. Wilson also provided examples of how science, when applied and more action-oriented, is more impactful.
NOAH S. CHESNIN
Hudson Canyon: Building Support for a New National Marine Sanctuary
Thursday, November 17, 2022
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Noah Chesnin of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium discussed the work done to translate science for policy and public engagement and build a diverse coalition of stakeholders to support the designation of Hudson Canyon as a National Marine Sanctuary. Located 100 miles from the Statue of Liberty, Hudson Canyon is the largest submarine canyon along the U.S. Atlantic Coast and is a place of phenomenal ecological and economic importance.
GEORGE WYETH, JD
Participatory Science: Research With a Purpose
Thursday, October 20, 2022
REGISTRATION CLOSED
“Participatory science” engages ordinary citizens in scientific research, usually to gather data on a broader scale than standard scientific methods can achieve. George Wyeth of the Environmental Law Institute delivered a talk about engaging ordinary citizens in scientific research, the value of this research for policymaking, and what can be done to maximize its impact.
DR. SUSANNE MOSER
Building Bridges: The Relational Work of Science-Policy Engagement, Hope and Resilience
Thursday, September 29, 2022
REGISTRATION CLOSED
At this kick-off event, Dr. Susanne Moser shared lessons for effective science-practice interaction and communication on climate change and resilience in a fast-paced and ever-more challenging world.
April 6, 2022
Environmental and Sustainable Career Fair
Join us for this virtual fair which provides the opportunity to meet employers recruiting for jobs and internships related to environmental/sustainability careers. Private, government and non-profit employers scheduled to attend.
Wednesday, April 6
12:00PM – 2:00PM
This event will be held virtually.
February 10, 2022
17th NYC Restoration Practitioners Meeting
This gathering will provide updates on invasive species management, urban wilderness safety and regulation, and plant sourcing, with presentations by Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Wednesday, February 10
8:30AM – 3:00PM
This event will be held in the Bianco Room, New York City campus.