How one Colloquium instructor brought a little piece of Fort Myers to Kenya
Discover how an FGCU faculty member’s response to a student’s question in the popular University Colloquium course changed the lives...
Students turning plastic bags into mats for homeless people
The first time Patty Krupp heard about plarn, she knew she’d hit on something special. Plarn turns plastic bags into...
Environmental educators emphasize strength of localizing lessons
Planting the seeds of environmental stewardship in a child’s consciousness early can reap lifelong benefits. That’s why a team from...
Alumna gathers rare seeds in hopes of preserving plants for future generations
An avid hiker raised from a young age with a love of the outdoors, FGCU graduate Jessica DeYoung (’18, Environmental...
Music and nature harmonize April 29 in the Food Forest
The Music Forest features 40 performers among the trees to mark Arbor Day ...
New book trains critical eye on FGCU’s sustainability efforts
It took 69 authors, three editors, three years to write and 18 months to publish, but “Making the Sustainable University:...
8 earn coveted Millennium Fellowships for passion projects
United Nations program helps Eagles pursue sustainability and social justice work...
Food Forest manager overseeing next growth stage for garden
After 10 years, permaculture model flourishing despite hurricanes and other challenges...
Students reap knowledge of sustainable food in SoVi Garden
Plants also provide tasty additions to dishes served on campus...
FGCU named top ‘green’ school in Florida by The Princeton Review
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges or universities, according to The Princeton...