In a mostly dull novel with the spectacular name Martin Chuzzlewit, Charles Dickens writes of “those fabled orchards where the fruits were jewels.” Campus has new such jewels with the installation of the Eco-Corridor Orchard and Food Forest. It came about through a collaborative effort that included the geography capstone research of Maddie Hitching, ’25, and a sustainability class that helped with plant selection. The space promotes native species and offers ongoing hands-on learning experiences. “We want to make it available to anyone, whether you want to pick some herbs to make dinner that night or snack on a piece of fruit,” said Rob Andrejewski, UR’s director of sustainability.
