Author Archives: Felicia Yu
We came, we learned things, and a great time was had by all.
(photos by Nate Tschaenn & Raakel Toppila) That’s a wrap for our 2012 Symposium! Months of hard work came to fruition at last on March 2, where we had a beautiful day to enjoy the Longwood displays and hospitality, as … Continue reading
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
(written by Felicia Yu, photographs by Aubree Pack) Just in case we didn’t already think we were spoiled by warm receptions and generosity everywhere we’ve been so far in the Twin Cities, the staff of the Como Park Zoo & … Continue reading
EI Spring Field Trip: Organic Mechanics Soil
(written by Felicia Yu; photos by Dongah Shin) The Organic Mechanics Soil processing facility, complete with industrial found-object landscaping. On a not-so-unlucky Friday the 13th, Laura Vogel, Rebecca Pineo, Dongah Shin, Ashby Leavell, Raakel Toppila, and I went on our … Continue reading
LGP Reunion – a little sneak preview
The LGP Reunion Programming Committee has been hard at work planning displays, music, and a fun evening for all our alumni. Here’s a few glimpses of what we’ve been working on: An exhibit of photos of each class since the … Continue reading
Electronics Recycling Day – perfect spring weather edition
(written by Felicia Yu; photos by Raakel Toppila) Tis the season…for getting rid of trunk-loads of old electronics! Some junk items just have more character than others. Our fifth Electronics Recycling Day for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources … Continue reading
EI Spring Field Trip Part 2: UD Chrysler site
(written by Felicia Yu; photos by Ashby Leavell) In the afternoon following our EI field trip to the Dansko headquarters, Raakel Toppila, Ashby Leavell, Hagley Fellow Chris Chenier, and I paid a visit to the Chrysler site, just across the … Continue reading
EI Spring Field Trip: Dansko Headquarters
(written by Felicia Yu; photos by Ashby Leavell) Part of the purpose of the Environmental Impact team is to equip the Fellows with a sustainability-focused mindset and the knowledge of how sustainability can be practiced in all kinds of settings, … Continue reading
Oman Botanic Garden
January 8 – Oman (Written by Felicia Yu and photos by Ashby Leavell) One wouldn’t think that such a good time could be had in a garden that so far consists of a nursery, one planted habitat area, a variety … Continue reading
I will never look at a garden map the same way again.
On October 23, 2010, Zoe Panchen, Aubree Pack, James Hearsum, and I participated in the first all-day workshop on geographic information systems (GIS) for public gardens offered by the Center for Public Horticulture. The sold-out workshop introduced local public garden … Continue reading
ERD: Where does it all come from??
On Thursday, October 14, the Environmental Impact team put together the 4th Electronics Recycling Day for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Despite the dreary weather, enough people took advantage of the free two-hour collection of electronics waste and … Continue reading
