News and Events

4th Annual BioBlitz at SUNY Purchase

SUNY Purchase will be hosting its fourth annual BioBlitz from Thursday Sept 10 through Saturday Sept 12 (first time we have extended it to three days!)
We’re Building a Forest!

SUNY Purchase is launching a new forest restoration project! We’re set to plant 1,800 trees to replace invasive species on nearly three acres.
Fall 2026 internships

You can be a part of this important reforestation effort by applying to be a Reforestation intern!
Donate directly to the ENV department

Making a donation to the ENV department allows us to continue our student programming and land stewardship activities.
On campus summer job opportunity with ENV!

Summer job opportunity! Help be part of the team restoring natural areas on our campus. Learn skills that can help you get a full time job in the conservation field.
Seeing Purchase For Its Trees

Learn more about how ENV and SAOC are working together on land stewardship on our campus.
Community Reforestation (CoRe) Short Course Internship

Dreaming of warmer days? Applications are open for a paid internship opportunity to work for Dr. Jackson from spring break to the end of the semester, focused on outdoor work to help with our Community Reforestation Grant. Applications are due Feb 15th!
ENV hosting Jules Roth Scholar Feb 2026

This semester, the Environmental Studies department is happy to host Dr. Matthew Ramirez as a two-day scholar in residence through the Jules Roth Scholar Program.