By: Brandi Young Algal blooms, most often cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can produce toxins when abundant and have been causing problems for the public for quite some time. When they are in “bloom” they appear to look like a colored film covering the surface of the water, this can be in a wide … More H2Ohio and What it Means for Ohio’s Future
By: Annie Lalonde The City of Oxford uses Rumpke as its source for disposing trash and outsourcing recycling. Recyclables can range from normal household goods to Christmas trees and leaf pickups. If you are looking for drop-off options, you should check behind Miami University Police Station or even behind Oxford’s TJ Maxx. Between the storage … More Responsibility in Local Recycling
By: Holly Flaig Autumn is here, and Mother Nature is making sure that we know it! The ground is peppered with the fallen leaves from trees that don gorgeous warm tones. Autumn has also brought along with it more than a few cold and dreary days, which I’ll have to admit I wasn’t too eager … More Autumn is Here
By: Gia Mariani Conrad Formal Gardens All photos courtesy of Gia Mariani
GreenHawks Media is excited to feature a piece from guest writer Allison South on our site. Allison is currently a student in Miami’s Environmental Communications class, the class that conceived the idea for and founded GreenHawks Media back in 2010. By: Allison South It was already dark outside as I walked through Miami University’s Western … More An Amateur Geothermal Tour Guide
By: Elizabeth Weber Just over a year ago, I wrote my first article as a GreenHawks Staff Writer: “Get Involved in Composting!” The article covered the beginning of the City of Oxford’s composting pilot program and their role in various events to educate community members about the importance of composting. Through composting, the amount of … More Composting: Nature’s Way of Recycling in Oxford and at Home
By: Alex Knutte If you’ve been around King Cafe or a campus dining hall, you’ve probably seen Chubby Bunny treats, from muffins to pumpkin bars to cookies! These bakery items are perfect for the holiday season and are made special for those with allergies. I had the privilege of interviewing the owner of the company … More Chubby Bunny Bakery: Desserts for All
By: Lindsay Cook Sunday, Oct. 13 will mark seven months since the World Health Organization labelled COVID-19 as a pandemic. Despite the despairing headlines that permeate every website and social media platform, it would be remiss of us not to acknowledge some victories, no matter how small. One such victor stands out: the environment. While … More It’s Time We Talk About Disposable Masks
By: Holly Flaig Welcome back to Oxford, Miami students! Whether Oxford is a new or familiar place to you, it must be exciting to be here. However, between the excitement of this new time and its accompanying anxieties, it can sometimes be difficult to find space to breathe. This weekend, I took some time to … More Capturing the Last of Summer
By: Elizabeth Weber On Sept. 3, 2019, the City of Oxford signed the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. Now, in conjunction with Miami University President Gregory Crawford signing the President’s Climate Leadership Commitments (PCLC), Mayor Mike Smith will reaffirm this pledge on Sept. 22, 2020. The event will highlight both commitment to … More City of Oxford Makes Strides to Combat Climate Change
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