Join us Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 to celebrate with the Ashley Schiff Preserve Friendraiser! 5:00PM – 7:00PMWang Center Lobby & Lecture Hall 2Stony Brook University100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794 We’ll have a guest speaker, Jordanna Sprayberry, an associate professor from Ecology & Evolution present her talk, “Beyond the Honeybee: Pollinator Conservation for a Sustainable…

The Ashley Schiff Preserve is now open! Whether you’re passionate about the environment, sustainability, or nature-inspired art and music, the scholarship is a great opportunity to get funding for your work! This scholarship honors the memory of Dr. Ashley Schiff, an early Stony Brook Political Science professor and avid naturalist. It offers up to $1,000…

The Friends of the Ashley Schiff Preserve were proud to support the recent “Running Wild 3K EcoWalk” at Stony Brook University! This exciting Earthstock event, held on April 21, 2025, successfully combined fitness and environmental awareness as participants explored the Preserve through an interactive 3K walk. The event, organized by sophomore Jasmine Mason-Randolph, featured engaging…

The Environmental Club is hosting a cleanup at the Ashley Schiff Preserve this Saturday, 3/29, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. They are meeting in front of the SAC, then walking to the main trailhead entrance. Everyone is welcome to come by and help out.

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Jeff Eng Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Environmental Studies! This scholarship offers a $500 award to deserving undergraduate students who are passionate about environmental studies. This scholarship honors the memory of Jeff Eng by supporting students who: Eligibility Requirements: This is a fantastic opportunity to receive financial support…

 Walk Through The Park With Us!  Want to get more involved in your natural world? Come take part in the 1st Running Wild EcoRun! Walk through the Ashley Schiff Preserve and experience eco-friendly games and activities while taking in the scenery!  Date: April 21st Time: 12:30-2:00  Location: Ashley Schiff Preserve, starting @ Roth Pond  Course:…

Maureen Murphy , Donna DiGiovanni and Tammy Gregorian of the Friends of the Ashley Schiff Preserve hosted a table during the Stony Brook University’s annual Earth Day celebration, Earthstock! Thanks for the students and local community members for visiting the table to learn more about the Preserve!

By Yuqian Zheng Water is an essential requirement for life on Earth. Around the world, it is estimated that 9,087 billion cubic meters of water are used yearly with countries like China, India, and the United States leading the consumption. The planet Earth is covered in 75% water, however, of the 75%, only 2.5% is…

I remember as a kid we used to run to the swings whenever recess started. On the swings, we would try to go higher and higher, try to beat our last record, try to beat each other. The higher you went, the worse the view got though. From beyond the line of pine trees, a…