Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England

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06/18/2026

It's turtle season!

06/11/2026

"One thing I didn't expect to gain from this program was the perspective on how to live a happier life. At Antioch, I learned to be a stronger educator through my course of study. Through that same study and through the vibrant Antioch community, I also learned to be a stronger person who can approach the world with more kindness, thoughtfulness, wonder, and joy."
Ryan Duggan, MS
AUNE Environmental Education

06/11/2026

Northeast Natural History Conference
ESMS graduate student, Jesse Caney (Conservation Biology) presented a talk about new research that explores how PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” may be moving through Massachusetts river systems and impacting Bald Eagles at the top of the food chain. Because these chemicals persist in the environment and can enter waterways through industrial activity, agriculture, and wastewater systems, researchers are examining how land use and hydrology may influence contamination in eagle nesting and foraging areas. The study highlights the growing importance of wildlife as indicators of environmental health and pollution exposure.

06/11/2026

Northeast Natural History Conference
Chris Liazos, EMMS in Conservation Biology alumni, made a presentation which featured new research from southwestern New Hampshire that highlights how forest management practices can play an important role in supporting declining forest bird communities. Chris' work found that young and mixed-canopy forests provide especially valuable habitat for birds during both breeding and post-fledging seasons, underscoring the conservation benefits of silviculture and structurally diverse forests.

06/11/2026

Northeast Natural History Conference
Dr. Peter Palmiotto’s recent presentation explored how thoughtfully designed outdoor classrooms can create meaningful experiential learning opportunities that connect students directly to the natural world. Drawing on Antioch University’s outdoor properties at Glover's Ledge and the Westmoreland Garden Project, the talk highlighted how elements such as natural communities, gathering spaces, and hands-on infrastructure help students engage with important environmental topics including climate change, food security, and natural history in tangible and lasting ways. Listen to a recent Seed Field Podcast episode where Peter explains why he believes that outdoor classrooms can be much more intentional than the cliché of students enjoying a sunny day out on a manicured quad. Instead, he says, outdoor classrooms can be designed to work in any weather—and the natural world can be a key part of the learning they facilitate. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVXA35LFH_g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&fbclid=IwY2xjawSX5yxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1VE83YjI3WGFnNkJJemJRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlKupOCvsrWHsOlY7-MVpI6wW80ZSxL_NVFTTtRcBtVRJG3oqEzFAzHyFIDk_aem_5bN5hfUucWxBTCKf4pGhEg

06/11/2026

Celebrating Pride Month in Environmental Studies

This Pride Month, the Antioch University Environmental Studies Department celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and recognizes the many ways diverse voices, identities, and lived experiences strengthen environmental work, scholarship, and leadership.

Building a more just and sustainable future requires collaboration, belonging, and a commitment to ensuring that everyone has a place in the conversation. We are proud to support a community where students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners can bring their whole selves to the important work of creating positive change.

Happy Pride Month! Together, we continue to cultivate resilient communities rooted in place, connected through respect, inclusion, and shared purpose.

06/10/2026

Maddie Nobili, an ESMS graduate student in Conservation Biology, is conducting ornithological field research in northern New Hampshire, examining how forest management practices influence bird communities. Her work contributes to a growing understanding of how forestry decisions can support biodiversity and healthy forest ecosystems.