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Demonstrations from the Northeast Hub Region

  • Cornell Biochar and Compost Facilities

    Upper level in biochar facility in Cornell 360

    To deal with their organic wastes, Cornell is using slow pyrolysis to create biochar, and also composting. Both can be used as soil amendments and to sequester carbon.

  • Living Shorelines

    Oyster Castles scene from Living Shorelines virtual tour

    Rutgers University helps partners, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, build a living shoreline along the Delaware Bay shore to reduce…

  • UDC Urban Farm

    Aquaponics System at UDC

    The University of the District of Columbia showcases an urban food hub at the East Capitol Urban Farm and helps address food security issues. Food security will continue to be a challenge as the…

  • 'As If You Were There' 360° Demonstrations

    rockaways 360

    Consider the experiences of others who are adapting to a changing climate. This growing network of climate-informed demonstration sites is designed to take you to the field and make you feel 'As…

  • Worcester's Urban Forest

    View of Brighton Street

    Rebuilding Worcester's urban forest with the community after an Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation.

  • High Tunnels at DSU

    Delaware State University's Tunnel Houses

    High tunnels help small farmers protect and improve their operations by serving as a shelter from sun, pests and intense rain events. Farmers are adapting as average temperatures increase and heavy…

  • Forest Management with Providence Water

    Christopher Riely, Forester from Providence Water, visits the Tunk Hill Site

    In the Northeast, climate trends include more rain and more frequent heavy rain events. In addition, warming temperatures may increase insect growth rates, making the region more hospitable to…

  • Monongahela Forest Restoration

    Camping Vista at Monongahela Forest Restoration

    Healthy and diverse forests are more resilient to variations in the climate. Some native plants have traits that make them more adaptable to changing climate conditions. Restoring soils can increase…

  • Dickinson College Farm's Silvopasture

    Southern Pasture at Dickinson College Farm

    Farmers in the Northeast are exploring options to adapt to the changing climate. Higher average temperatures and more intense rains impact farms and can take a toll on livestock. Intensive rotational…

  • Building Resiliency at the Rockaways

    Rockaways Boardwalk

    The U.S. Forest Service is building stewardship on the Rockaways Peninsula in New York City. By using urban forestry principles, the community is learning what it takes to adapt to the changing…

  • Agroforestry at Angus Glen

    Angus Glen 360 Image

    Angus Glen Farms practice a type of agroforestry known as silvopasture. This practice is a blend of the sustainable production of livestock, forage, and trees on the same land. Maintaining both farm…

  • URI's Agronomy Farm

    Andy Radin in tunnel house

    University of Rhode Island is conducting research and doing outreach on high tunnel production, use of cover crops, and risk management. This work can help farmers tackle both the risks and…