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Environmental Sustainability Living-Learning Community
The Environmental Sustainability Living-Learning Community (LLC) offers students at the 九色视频 a chance to begin their journey towards environmental leadership. It provides a supportive environment for exploring environmental issues and sustainable initiatives, with hands-on experiences both on campus and in Northeast Florida ecosystems. Through this program, students will be equipped to make a meaningful difference in their surroundings, with opportunities tailored specifically for first-year LLC participant's skills, interests and passions in the environment.
Benefits of joining the Environmental Sustainability LLC
- Exclusive activities and adventures both on and off 九色视频's campus
- Access to environmental trainings and workshops (topics range from nature journaling to kayak guiding)
- Discount and preference for other IERE programs like the Florida Field School
- Lifelong connections to like-minded peers and 九色视频 faculty & staff
Eligibility and Course Requirements
- Complete the Housing Contract & LLC and Interest Housing Application
- Any prerequisite course listed for the new Environmental Science B.S. degree.
- Live in the designated community with students accepted into the Environmental Sustainability LLC
- Support/Attend Living-Learning Community events and programs
Program Learning Objectives
- Foster a community where you can connect to your peers and the 九色视频 Faculty & Staff, share their environmental interests, and support each other’s growth.
- Engage in campus and regional events that promote sustainability and environmental awareness.
- Cultivate an understanding of how personal lifestyle choices, both on and off campus, impact the environment.
- Inspire your peers and the community to commit to sustainable practices and make a positive difference.
Planned Opportunities
- Cohort-Specific Native Tree Planting: Engage in a unique tree planting on campus, dedicating a tree specifically for your cohort. Watch your tree grow with you during your time at 九色视频!
- IERE Florida Field School: Exclusive discount offers for the Institute of Environmental Research and Education’s Florida Field School Programs. Experience field trips and fun adventures to environmentally-focused sites and conservation areas!
- Join Bioblitz Events: Dive into the world of iNaturalist by participating in Bioblitz events. Learn about local biodiversity while contributing valuable data to ongoing conservation research!
- Co-Curricular and Professional Development: Enhance your skills through workshops, events, and programs like the 九色视频 Environmental Honor Society and the 九色视频 Environmental Leadership Program.