Cornell University Cooperative Extension-NYC’s (CUCE-NYC) Urban Environment Program uses innovative, science-based and hands-on learning strategies to enable diverse audiences to address local environmental needs. Extension Educators work in partnership with residents, organizations and agencies to plan, conduct and facilitate research and education programs that result in increased knowledge and skills, and improved urban and community environments. CUCE-NYC’s Urban Environment Program develops learning opportunities in the following areas:
§ Environmental, Horticultural and Science Education
§ Professional Development
§ Community Improvement and Sustainability
We invite you to visit the links below and explore how our programs impact New York City.
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Recent Event
Urban Environment led a  Scavenger Hunt Exploration on Governors Island on July 24. Despite the extreme heat, more than 260 people joined Cornell to learn about Governors Island's history, ecology, and natural environment. New York Harbor School students and Cornell volunteers assisted in making the activity a success! Funding was provided in part by the New York City Environmental Fund, administered by the Hudson River Foundation.
Read more in the July 30 issue of the Cornell Chronicle: “Scavenger hunt gives New Yorkers taste of Governors Island beauty and history” |
This year’s scavenger hunt |
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Other News
What's your best bet for saving grass, trees and shrubs during this summer’s heat wave?
Learn from Cornell researchers Frank Rossi and Nina Bassuk:
"Rx for landscape woes: Water trees and shrubs, not lawn" (Aug 5, 2010, Cornell Chronicle)
Trees need 15-20 gallons of water per week, especially during these hot and dry summer months.
Please visit MillionTreesNYC for information on watering street trees.
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