I hate feeling as though I am this super negative "eco friendly person." But I don't think FGCU is consistent with their "eco-empowerment" mission. Now yes, FGCU does a great job at promoting recycling to students and how to live a "green" life style. But does that mean I think FGCU is completely eco friendly? No, not at all. Now if I had no idea about our environment/ecosystem and just walked on our campus I would probably say, "oh wow! what a beautiful campus on a beautiful piece of land." But since I have had prior classes pertaining to SWFL Eco-Systems I don't think FGCU started off on the right foot in this whole "eco friendly" idea. If the University was so environmentally aware why would they build an extended campus in the middle of a wetland? And if they are so environmentally friendly why would they place the solar panels on more land, instead of utilizing the roofs of our buildings? These are just questions that I have, and these questions probably come from my background. I was raised by a horticulturist, (my mom) and I have always been aware of nature and my surroundings. I almost wish I didn't have to know these things, the saying "ignorance is bliss" couldn't be more true. But then again I think understanding your surroundings and where you live is extremely important. We're all a part of nature!
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| A photo collage of my Campus Nature Trail Walk! |
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