Sustainability

GLWA, partnering with HFC and Focus: HOPE, launches apprenticeship cohort

GLWA has launched a second apprenticeship cohort with HFC to train Instrumentation Technicians.
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College sets global best-practice energy standard through IEMP

Henry Ford College launches its Integrated Energy Master Plan, a 20-year effort that will completely change the College's stewardship of energy, and save millions of dollars in the process.
Butterfly on a native flower.

Campus grass looks dead? Xeriscaping has begun; the beauty is yet to come

As part of HFC's continuing sustainability and resiliency efforts, the College will begin an ambitious landscaping sustainability project August 24.
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HFC alumnus Colter honored by the International Society of Arboriculture

Brian Colter, urban forester for Grosse Pointe Park, is honored for his work in arboriculture and urban forestry.

Earth Day and Arbor Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on these two sustainability-related holidays.
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Earth Day 2021 Tree Planting

Around 20 people volunteered their time with warm smiles on a chilly day to plant trees at HFC on Earth Day 2021.
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Mechatronics grad helps provide high-quality water to communities

GLWA earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship leads to full-time career in water quality for Gari Levy.
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ReBUILDetroit presents “Coloring the Conservation Conversation” March 18

Register by March 16 for the "Coloring the Conservation Conversation" virtual event on March 18.

HFC launches Campus Tree Fund

Donations have been made to fund the purchasing and planting of five small trees for the Campus Tree Fund.

HawkPride: cum laude graduate named Outstanding Biology Student of the Year

John Jaranson, one of two Outstanding Biology Students of the Year, found his passion in environmental science and fighting climate change.

Earth Day and Arbor Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on two major environmental holidays this week.
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HFC's 2nd annual Campus Sustainability Forum

Many initiatives to support sustainability are planned, and underway, at HFC. Learn how to participate, and get your ideas heard.
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Sustainable HFC meetings open to the public

Please join us for Sustainable HFC meetings. The public is welcome! Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 18, April 8.

A better future for the Detroit River and western Lake Erie

HFC biology professor is a member of the steering committee that plans biennial conference between the U.S. and Canada.
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HFC’s sustainability website is now online

HFC's sustainability website brings together information and resources about sustainability at the College.
Members of the Student Environmental Association: Atika, Cynthia, Olivia, Rose, and Tom.

Student Environmental Association encourages paper towel conservation

The HFC Student Environmental Association reminds and encourages you to be aware and limit your use of paper towels.
HFC biology instructor Stewart Vining stands next to the newly-installed purple martin pole. It has a crank for easy gourd maintenance. The bird pictured at upper right is a purple martin. At lower right is a bluebird.

“This is for the birds!” Biology instructor makes HFC a bird-friendly campus

HFC biology instructor Stewart Vining makes the HFC campus a safer place for birds.
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Campus tree planting caps multi-event Climate Forum at HFC

President Russ Kavalhuna, left, with English faculty member Gary McIlroy, the primary organizer of the Sept. 20 Climate Forum.
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Middle School Environmental Science Camp includes real-world experiences

During the Camp Henry environmental science experience, middle school students got to create a weed killer, test soil, examine pond water, hike, and more.
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Biology instructor’s 60-foot jellyfish highlights crisis of plastic in oceans

HFC instructor combines her love of biology and art in an artistic statement about the dangers of plastic polluting the ocean.
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A community resource, the Rain and Native Plant Garden earns two certifications

HFC Rain and Native Plant Garden achieves Monarch Waystation and Wildlife Habitat certifications.
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HFC staff join Rouge River Rescue

HFC staff members volunteered to participate in Rouge River watershed cleanup and beautification on May 18.
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HFC School of STEM hydration station breaks 1,000

More than 1,300 water bottles have been refilled at HFC's new hydration station, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship.