Environmental Science Major Creates Native Garden Plots to Boost Campus Biodiversity

InternalThe Charger Blog11/25/2025Environmental Science Major Creates Native Garden Plots to Boost Campus BiodiversityThrough her senior thesis, Jennifer Arena ’26 is transforming a small patch of land behind Celentano Hall into an ecosystem that invites beneficial insects, inspires sustainability, and connects the University of New Haven to the broader environmental community.

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Jennifer Arena ’26

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