Sustainability

Gateway trail photo

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.
HFC students talk about the new recycling program, displaying the bins and signage.

HFC pilots new paper and plastic recycling program

In HFC's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, a new recycling program is under way.
lightbulb with green plant as filament

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.
Group of people holding a sign

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.
Two men standing next to a tree

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.
Group photo of Camp Henry Science Campers

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.
image of jellyfish art

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.
Group photo of bio class

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.
Group of people holding a sign

HFC staff join Rouge River Rescue

HFC staff members volunteered to participate in Rouge River watershed cleanup and beautification on May 18.
Photo of woman filling her water bottle at the hydration station

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.