Staff members find time to enjoy springtime outdoors

Rowe, Katie  Lunchtime walks around campus and weekend walks up East Rock Park
Van Atta, Geriana  I love to go hiking and trail running! The nice weather can’t come soon enough!
Carrigan, Sara Walking around campus, eating lunch outside.
Kaufman, Marcy  I love to be outside preparing my garden for planting vegetables and flowers.
Zulkeski, Jan Finally being able to be outside to enjoy long walks without my greyhounds needing their winter coats!
Higgins, Kyle  I walk with my co-worker at lunch to Wooster Square to enjoy the lovely park and see the Cherry Blossoms in bloom!
Kennedy, Mark I especailly like keeping track of all the spring flowers around Yale on my daily walks hiking in West Woods in Guilford.
Ralston, Deana  I just love the sunshine, walking, and fresh air!  The winter will not be missed =)!!!
Cardona, Damaris  Walking during lunch hour; hiking at Sleeping Giant. Also, going shopping at the Yale shops.
Roberts, Amanda  Hiking at Sleeping Giant, Kayaking on the Quinnipiac River and walking around Downtown!
Barone, Christina  By taking a quick walk on my lunch break and taking in the sights of our beautiful campus.
Byam, Lorenzo  Yard work, walks around my neighborhood, watching grandson play baseball, eating in my backyard, sitting by my fire pit @ night
Hindle, Tanya  Getting outside and walking or hiking
Palmieri, Adelia  Hiking with the family at Sleeping Giant State Park
Glori Taking walks around campus and by the beach by my house—love to see the world come into bloom as it gets warmer.
Reyna, Matthew  I am looking forward to cycling around Yale and getting to know the city on bike.
Howard, Jessica Biking around Wooster Square & attending the Cherry Blossom Festival
Ambrocio, Barbara It will be my first spring at Yale U, planning on taking plenty of walks around downtown during lunch. Hiking, fishing w/family.
Carnright, Margaret  Walking outside—at lunchtime with Yale friends, and on the weekends with my husband!
Vale da Serra, Christine  It’s time to get outside and clean out the gardens and start coaching soccer again for my children.
Carroll, Constance  I live close to Cosey Beach, so I spend a lot of time there.  I also try to walk every day possible, so I walk around campus..
Danton, Cheryl  Once the snow thaws, I hike every Sunday morning at least 4-5 miles on local trails.
Leranth-Nagy, Zsofia  I spend my time exploring the different hiking and biking trails CT has to offer.
Evans, Mary  I enjoy setting up my backyard.  After I leave work, I go home, grill and eat dinner on my patio or in our gazebo.
Markowski, Anne  I like to get extra walking in to and from work when the weather starts to warm up. I am also hoping to prepare my gardens soon!
Hansen, AmberJean  Spring was made for long walks. Be it a walk at lunch around the Yale campus or long walks with my family once I get home.
Davis, Rick  With the warmer weather, I can finally go back to parking far from the office, and get back to my long (snow-free) walks!
Tomasco, Elizabeth  Lunch outside in the Medical School Rose Garden.
Ayers, Kathleen  Walking around campus and looking up at all the buds swelling on the trees, and weeks later, when the blossom petals blow.
Elliot, Melanie Going for walks and enjoying Yale’s beauty.  Planning to use bike-share service too.  Catching up with friends on long walks.
Seager, Matt  Hiking (including tick evasion)
Parenti, Ariana  On my lunch breaks, I find restaurants with outdoor seating. After work, I decompress with a walk through East Rock park.
Augustine, Krystal  I enjoy springtime at Yale by stepping outside during my break or lunch for fresh air and the scenic view.
Rahmani, Maryam  I love to bike along the Milford coast or on the backroads of Orange when Spring arrives. It’s a refreshing activity!
Lopes, Janet  I can’t wait to get on the Farmington Canal and beyond to other hiking/walking trails to explore the CT trail system.
Tapia, Lauren  I take walks around campus on my lunch breaks, and on weekends, I go hiking with my husband and puppy!
Vivero, Elaine  Everyday, rain or shine, I take a 30-minute walk at lunchtime around an area of Yale I’ve never seen before.
Bottomley, Wynne  I enjoy walks throughout campus on sunny days and the blooming of the trees and flowers in the parks and on the green.
Martinez, Dismayra  I enjoy walking all over the campuses, both med school & central campus, while either listening to my music or to an audio book.
Savoie, Claire  I enjoy walking my two little chihuahuas, hiking east rock, and getting my garden ready for planting.
Glidden, Adeline  In the springtime, I try to walk everyday at lunchtime.  Yale is so pretty in the spring; especially walking down Hillhouse Ave.
Hazall-Farrell, David Walking around campus, hiking.
Doran, Gai  When the daffodils bloom in Sage Meadow, that’s my signal to throw open my window, rejoice in the fresh air and the birds.
Meyerson, Fani  I take my dog for walks, to the dog parks and on hikes. So far we’ve only been to Sleeping Giant, but I want to explore more w/ her.
Rao, Lisa  Take walks or hike along the beautiful trails at East Rock Park or at Sleeping Giant State Park.
Brennan, Lisa  Gardening is a must!! Spring thru autumn—from flowers to veggies to trees and shrubs! Love to visit Yale’s gardens, too.
Vankayala, Sreelatha  During lunch time, I love walking around the green and the yale stores on broadway for half hour.
Byron, Julie  Cycling and kayaking
Parten, Hannah I enjoy going for walks during my lunch breaks! It’s a great way to clear my head, exercise, and enjoy the warm weather.
Cotto, Kate  Walking, playing with my kids outside (bsktball/bseball/swingset/ping pong), gardening, breathing in the sunshine, baseball games.
Snortheim, Greg  Spring skiing!  The warm sun and longer days make it a pleasure to be on the slopes carving the soft snow!
Turner, Maura  By going into the woods and seeing the fiddleheads, skunk cabbage, and any new growth, in general.  I love walking around campus.
Delottinville, Connie  I like to take more walks—like walk to the health plan during my lunch break, or walk around the Branford Green after dinner.
Langford, Lauren  I love eating at East Rock restaurants with outdoor seating!
Schilling, Kate  I love walking in the woods around the Yale Farm at West Campus and seeing them change with the seasons!
Sherie McGregor I just like to sit outside, sometimes at a restaurant or in front of the Yale Art Gallery, and read a magazine or book.
Al-Hayder, Amaar  Walking during lunch hour to Downtown New Haven is a blast. Biking with my kids after going home is a fun time we all love.
Newkirk, Jessica  I enjoy spending time at Edgewood Park with my kids and dog!
Potter, Michele  I love walking along Hillhouse Avenue and looking at all the trees as they are budding and the flowers that are blooming.
Alling, Debra  I love to sit outside at lunch where the trees and flowers are blooming in courtyards; also I love to talk walk and hike and picnic.