Student and community organizations alike gathered in Binghamton University's Peace Quad for the yearly Earth Day Festival, ...

Both schools also plan to use the projects as hands-on learning opportunities for students and community members.

The Binghamton University Sustainability Manager Martin Larocca said education is important, but it’s nothing without action.

College Station and Texas A&M have seen a steady increase in population over the last decade, and experts say it’s putting a lot of pressure on development in the area.