by arothfuss | Nov 4, 2017 | BCCE (Briggs Center for Civic Engagement), Commons in General, Micro-farm (HOG), Sustainability
It may seem like a stretch to talk about optimism in the face of growing climate change and environmental decline, but that is exactly what an eager audience was shown at the second Commons Series event on Tuesday, October 24. Three Harley students, Nate August ‘11,...
by arothfuss | Nov 4, 2017 | Commons in General, Edible Education, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Guest bloggers: Seth O’Bryan, Commons Director, and Lisa Barker, Food and Farm Coordinator Recently, students from The Harley School and World of Inquiry School gathered on a Saturday to participate in the second edition of ‘Common Plate.” This...
by arothfuss | Oct 22, 2017 | BCCE (Briggs Center for Civic Engagement), Commons in General, Sustainability
In order to spark interest in Tuesday’s Commons Series event, here are some details about the upcoming panel discussion. Panelists Nate August ‘11, Davy Brooks ‘18, and Meg (Malone) Sternowski ‘06 will speak at The Harley School October 24 for the next Commons...
by arothfuss | Oct 22, 2017 | BCCE (Briggs Center for Civic Engagement), Common Ground, Commons in General, Sustainability
Started in December of 2015, the Rochester Youth Climate Leaders has continued to be a strong, but small group of students from Rochester area schools (Harley, School of the Arts, Genesee Community Charter School, Calkins Rd., Twelve Corners, World of Inquiry, and...
by arothfuss | Oct 22, 2017 | Common Ground, Commons in General
Back in 2013, our first blog post dedicated to Common Ground (meaning a teacher and class integrating Commons resources or programs into their existing curriculum) featured Mr. Singaravelu working with his history students to construct terraced gardens. You can...
