Student groups, such as the Emerging Contaminants Research Group pictured here, will have candy, crafts, games and more planned for community members to enjoy at this year's Fall Fest.
Erica Pulaski, left, director of enrollment management; E. Michele Ramsey, center, associate professor of communication arts and sciences; and Cheryl Nicholas, right, associate professor of communication arts and sciences, will present "The Truth About Halloween" as part of the college's Arts and Lecture Series.
Beyond tending to plants and vegetables, students can intern or volunteer with the campus gardens to learn about a variety of disciplines and conduct research. The spaces offer an opportunity for hands-on, experiential learning.
During her time with the garden at Penn State Beaver, student Cody Lewis has found a love for flowers. She's learned to dry them, and helped prep for classes to make paint pigments from them.