The Ithacan

Students learn from Mother Nature

By Elizabeth Kharabadze and Noelle Cook • April 19, 2023

Nearing the end of the academic year, students have the opportunity to showcase months of hard work. For the students in the Non-Timber Forest Products class, this is South Hill Forest Products.

Fall on Film

By The Ithacan Photo Staff, The Ithacan Photo Staff • November 2, 2022

To commemorate 90 volumes of publication, The Ithacan photo staff decided to honor traditional photography practices and capture the autumn season on film. Taking photographs of hiking trails, life on...

IC students run course in professor’s absence

By Mary Rand, Staff Writer • January 27, 2019

Ithaca College’s Non-Timber Forest Products class, a course that teaches students how to make and sell products from nature, will be run by students leaders in the Spring 2019 semester.

Students host event at Ithaca College’s Sugar Bush

April 23, 2018

Ithaca College's Non-Timber Forest Products course held an Open House at the college's Sugar Bush on April 21.

Non-Timber Forest Products class struggles with weather variability

By Meaghan McElroy, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017

“Hope springs eternal, and spring is coming back, and we can just start again,” Borst said.

South Hill Forest Products – Open House

April 18, 2016

Vendors at Ithaca Farmers Market share the stories behind their products

By Caroline Pirozzolo, Casey Murphy, Clara O'Connor, Holly Habeck, Ilana Diamant, and Kathryn O'Hara • September 10, 2014

The Ithacan interviewed six vendors at the Ithaca Farmers Market to hear the stories behind the booths.

Weather heats up syrup production

By Sabrina Knight, Assistant News Editor • March 7, 2013

Because of the varying weather conditions this winter season, maple syrup production on the Ithaca College Natural Lands is predicted to be the best season they’ve had, and students in the Natural Resources and Ecology class are reaping the benefits.

A week in photos — Mar. 7, 2013

By Ithacan Staff • March 7, 2013

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Video: Class Harvest

By Michelle Boulé • March 6, 2013

An environmental studies and science class, Natural Resources and Ecology: Farming the Forest, has students producing and selling mushrooms, maple syrup, and honey.