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:...
Colloquium inspires sustainable mindset
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Traversing knee-deep water and learning about the ecosystem in Southwest Florida is an integral piece of the course work for...
FGCU’s Food Forest rooted in passion and service
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After a decade of dedication and discovery, the Food Forest is flourishing. Designed by Erica Klopf (’12, Environmental Studies) as...
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...
Hey graduates, get the picture: Glitter is litter
Showers of shiny confetti end up polluting campus wetlands...
Water-Energy-Food project harnesses the power of trash
Engineering team working to convert garbage into sustainable gold...