Institute for Sustainability and the Environment
Our Vision
To ensure a well-informed citizenry committed to the protection of the human and natural resources on which all communities depend.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide teaching, training, and research that mobilizes the resources of Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵ to advance environmental knowledge, ecosystem protection, and smart decision-making in the New York Metropolitan and Hudson Valley regions, with a special emphasis on the just development of healthy and diverse communities.
The institute supports applied research in conservation, sustainability, and environmental policy and justice in urban and suburban areas. In addition to providing experiential and place-based educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds, degrees, and academic levels we also foster collaboration with external partners through training and leadership.
Center Resources
The Center consists of both physical and intellectual resources. While the physical resources are currently concentrated on the Pleasantville campus, the intellectual resources are located on both campuses.
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- Environmental Laboratories at Pleasantville and New York CityYC
- Environmental Classroom (seating for 30)
- Outdoor Pavilion
- Organic Gardens at Pleasantville and New York City
- Workshop
- Barn
- 50-acre forest
- Various meadows, streams, and wetlands
- Choate Pond
- Stormwater Pond
- Pollinator Gardens
- Interpretive nature trail
- Hiking trails
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- Faculty expertise in plant ecology, wildlife, ecosystems, water quality, climate change, environmental justice, environmental policy, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, geographic information systems (GIS), and statistics.
- Connections to and collaborations with myriad environmental organizations throughout the Hudson Valley and NY metropolitan areas. These relationships can provide opportunities for course projects, research, community service, and internships.
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