March 31, 2025
Mark Winterer, co-founder and owner of Recover Green Roofs will give a presentation
on Green Roofs: Rewilding Our Cities on April 9 as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar
Series and the MCLA Environmental Studies Department.
With extensive experience in landscaping, operational logistics, and supply-chain
management, Winterer has led the development of hundreds of green roofs nationwide.
His presentation will showcase case studies from Recover’s diverse portfolio, illustrating
the real-world impact of green roofs on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and community
well-being. Attendees will gain insights into how green roofs contribute to sustainable
urban design and enhance ecological benefits in densely populated areas.
Urban rewilding is at the heart of Recover Green Roofs’ mission, bringing nature back
into cities to create vibrant, sustainable environments. Winterer, an accredited Green
Roof Professional and licensed general contractor, co-founded Recover Green Roofs
in 2009 with the goal of designing, building, and maintaining green roofs that support
urban resilience and environmental health. His work spans residential, commercial,
and institutional projects across New England and beyond, transforming rooftops into
lush gardens, farms, and functional green spaces.
Presentations occur every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science
and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121. Each presentation is free and open to the public.
Podcasts will be posted online following each presentation.
All lectures will be recorded and can be replayed on the MCLA ENVI Youtube Channel and broadcast on Northern Berkshire Community Television Channel (NBCTC) 1302 at
the following times:
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays at 4 p.m.
Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.
Sundays at 11:30 p.m.
Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
Community members can find up-to-date information about the schedule at mcla.edu/greenliving.
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by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive
on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed
to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered
to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 130-year commitment to
public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence.
MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Top Ten Public Colleges for
10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts
Schools in the nation for 2025, after earning the No. 7 spot the prior three years.
The College’s focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in
additional 2025 U.S. News rankings: No. 5 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for
liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2 for Top Performer on Social Mobility
for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools
graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu.
