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Sustainability Across the Curriculum
Businesses in any industry can contribute to global sustainability goals. Our students learn core sustainability concepts through both general education requirements and program-specific courses that highlight how sustainability impacts their chosen career path.
Environmental Research at Our Field Stations
The environmental work at Muller Field Station is more than a student learning experience. It's producing real results for the regional ecosystem as well. Since its founding in 1999, Muller Field Station has welcomed back black bears and fishers while restoring river otters through a release program. FLCC students can take part in this exciting and important work in a variety of ways.
Contribute to long-term ecological monitoring and stewardship projects.
Paid internship opportunities are available each semester. Developed in partnership with government agencies and non-profits, these experiences help students build skills and networks for environmental science and conservation careers.
FLCC Conservation Internship Projects:
- Biomonitoring and Native Seed Collection
- Breeding Bird Atlas
- Camera Trap Monitoring
- Conservation Education
- Finger Lakes National Forest Service Interns
- Fish Culture (Walleye Propagation)
- Fisher Diet Analysis
- Grassland Bird Monitoring
- Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Monitoring
- Herptile Mapping and Monitoring
- Invasive Species Mapping and Management
- Lake Monitoring
- Nestbox Monitoring
- Permaculture
- Spongy Moth Monitoring
- Squirrel Bite Monitoring
- Stream Gauge Monitoring
Muller Field Station offers many opportunities for in-depth student research.
Ongoing, long-term studies include grassland bird surveys, songbird nest box studies, amphibian monitoring, walleye propagation, invasive species mapping and management, water quality, native plant restoration, wildlife camera trap research, and more.
Students can propose independent research projects to advance their understanding of the dynamic ecosystem and its inhabitants.
Environmental Science, Conservation, and Horticulture Degrees
Our 250-acre campus has an on-site arboretum, greenhouse, nature trails, and research facilities designed for hands-on wildlife education. For careers in conservation, environmental science, natural resource management, and more, explore these programs:
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Horticulture
Train for a career in plant care, landscaping, or greenhouse work with this short, flexible certificate program. Study horticulture outdoors in our on-campus greenhouse and arboretum.
- Certificate
- 32 Credit Hours
- In-Person
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Natural Resources Conservation
Study conservation outdoors on our 250-acre main campus and regional field stations. This degree provides hands-on experience for careers in wildlife, forestry, or environmental protection.
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- 62 Credit Hours
- In-Person
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Natural Resources Conservation
Train at regional field stations and study wildlife, biology, and land management. Start a career in conservation in as little as one year.
- Certificate
- 29 Credit Hours
- In-Person
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Viticulture and Wine Technology
Prepare for winemaking and vineyard careers in the heart of New York's wine country. Operate our in-house winery and lab while studying viticulture, enology, and the whole wine production process.
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- 64 Credit Hours
- In-Person
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Viticulture
Launch your wine industry career with this flexible viticulture certificate. Study grape growing and winemaking online, then complete a hands-on residency at a vineyard near you.
- Certificate
- 29 Credit Hours
- In-Person
- 100% Online