UPCOMING EVENTS
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, Pleasantville 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, Pleasantville campus.
The entire Pace community is welcome to attend. No pre-registration is required.
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, Pleasantville campus.
The entire Pace community is welcome to attend. No pre-registration is required.
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
Registration will open soon for this event.
Past Events
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.