What to Check Out During a Visit to the Falk School
The dairy barn at Eden Hall Lodge.
There’s a lot to explore during an academic visit day at Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus. From trail networks to aquaculture labs to a farm full of fruits, vegetables, and livestock, here’s a few ideas of what potential students should take in during their visit.
Labs and more
Fish swim in a tank in Chatham’s aquaculture lab at Eden Hall Campus.
Eden Hall’s Field Lab is full of fun surprises: fish swimming around in aquaculture tanks, a laboratory classroom, and a peek into the integrated systems that keep the sustainability-focused campus running. It’s located at the center of the campus next to the Esther Barazzone Center, which houses classrooms and a dining hall.
Catch a buzz at the apiary
Beekepers move around materials at Eden Hall’s apiary.
Chatham’s apiary is home to hundreds of bees. In addition to being a great source of honey, it serves as a reminder of the important role native pollinators play in maintaining a sustainable ecosystem and growing food.
Take a peek into the solar high tunnels
Eden Hall farm workers examine crops in a solar high tunnel.
Heated by a solar thermal system, the high tunnels allow the students and farmers at Eden Hall to grow crops year-round with renewable energy. You might see radishes, spinach, lettuce, kale, or more. These tunnels give students a chance to learn farming practices hands-on.
Warm up at the bread oven
The bread oven is near the amphitheater at Eden Hall Campus.
Students and other members of the Chatham community come to the the Eden Hall bread oven to make pizza, bake bread, and join events hosted by the Center for Regional Agriculture, Food, and Transformation (CRAFT).
Take a look around the Lodge
The Lodge at Eden Hall Campus now houses offices for Chatham staff and faculty.
The Eden Hall Lodge was once a guest residence for workers at Heinz. That was back when Eden Hall was still a company retreat. Now, it holds offices for CRAFT and Chatham faculty. It’s a charming piece of mid-century modern architecture, featuring a pool in the back and an engraving dedicated to Eden Hall Farm’s founder, Sebastian Mueller.
Stroll through the orchard…
Apples grow on a tree at Eden Hall’s orchard.
Nearly two-dozen apple trees sit on Eden Hall Campus, part of a decades-old orchard that’s been rehabilitated and cared for by Chatham staff, faculty, and students. It’s used for courses, projects, and community engagements.
…Or walk the campus trails
An aerial view of Eden Hall Campus.
Eden Hall is also home to a trail network. Graduate students who work as the Eden Hall forester help with upkeep, raising awareness of the trails, and engaging the community with the woods on campus.
Learn more about the Falk School of Sustainability and Environment at chatham.edu.