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Dorthea Dix Park offers a view of the downtown Raleigh skyline - Local Parks Can't Keep Up With Demand. This New Toolkit Could Help - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Oct 6, 2023

Local Parks Can’t Keep Up With Demand. This New Toolkit Could Help

As local parks and recreation agencies experience budget woes, NC State researchers have developed a new toolkit to help satisfy visitor expectations amid growing demand.

Eric poses for camera - One Alumnus' Journey From Natural Resources to Social Media - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 29, 2023

One Alumnus’ Journey From Natural Resources to Social Media

Meet Eric Evans II, a 2017 alum who went from majoring in sport management to working as a social media specialist for NC State.

Suspension bridge - Survey: Tourists' Long-Term Travel Plans More Uncertain Under Climate Change - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 28, 2023

Survey: Tourists’ Long-Term Plans More Uncertain Under Climate Change

Findings from a new study suggest that climate change could impact not only the total number of tourists visiting a place, but also the timing and duration – factors that could be important for tourism-related staffing and revenue.

Trevor Thomas headshot - 5 Questions with UBS Arena Engineering and Maintenance Director Trevor Thomas - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 21, 2023

5 Questions with UBS Arena Engineering and Maintenance Director Trevor Thomas

Thomas '19 was recently named to the International Association of Venue Managers 30 Under 30 Class of 2023.

Cailsen Lackey holds a climbing rope - Cailsen Lackey Provides Inclusive Summer Camp Experiences - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 14, 2023

Cailsen Lackey Provides Inclusive Summer Camp Experiences

This summer, Lackey served as an adventure counselor at Victory Junction in Randleman, North Carolina.

Silhouette of a man running his morning run on road - Extreme Heat is Changing How People Experience the Outdoors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 3, 2023

Extreme Heat is Changing How People Experience the Outdoors

As record-breaking heat waves become more common around the world, many people are changing the timing and location of their outdoor activities.

Aerial view of South Florida - New Tool Maps South Florida Fire Risk Pixel by Pixel - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jun 28, 2023

New Tool Maps South Florida Fire Risk Pixel by Pixel

NC State researchers designed a computer model to allow fire managers to map fire risk in South Florida on a day-to-day basis.

Tylene Powell - Scholarships Support Tylene Powell's Passion for Sport Management - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 16, 2023

Scholarship Support Allows Tylene Powell to Pursue Her Passion for Sport Management

For NC State junior Tylene Powell, the support that she's received from scholarships has been vital to her academic success.

student in audience asks question - Women in Sport Leadership Summit Empowers Female Athletes and Students - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 15, 2023

Women in Sport Leadership Summit Empowers Female Athletes and Students

The event serves as an important resource to develop, connect and advance female professionals who will be entering the sport industry.

A person plants a young tree into a mound of soil - Urban Tree Planting is Booming, Just Not In Low-Income and Minority Neighborhoods - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 14, 2023

Urban Tree Planting is Booming, Just Not In Low-Income and Minority Neighborhoods

The distribution of trees remains inequitable in many American cities, with low-income and non-white neighborhoods typically having fewer trees.