The trip to ECHO
The trip to ECHO was a life changing experience. Located in North Fort Myers, it moved me to thinking of maybe getting involved in some type of environmentally friendly work. I learned so much in such a little bit of time. The 50 acres of land house so many different ecosystems and is here to show people how to live sustainable life and to stimulate affordable agriculture in poverty stricken countries. The overall experience was lovely and very informative.
Something that really stuck in my head during the fieldtrip was the fact that every seventeen seconds a child dies from bad water. This wouldn’t happen if every nation had the ability to purify water effectively, there is hope for this though because of the moringa plant ; one seed will purify 95% of a bottle of water . This plant can significantly change the world, it is also full of nutrients ( 7 times the vitamin C of oranges , 3 times the potassium of bananas , 3times iron of spinach per gram ) I feel that with this plant many of the worlds hunger issues can be solved.
Another plant that stood out to me at ECHO was the Miracle fruit. This fruit looks like a small berry but has the ability to make things to sweet up to an hour or more after it is consumed. This is special because usually things that are healthy for you do not taste very good and the miracle fruit will make that difference.
I was completely fascinated with irrigation techniques used at ECHO. The way that irrigation pump is used can radically Improve a family’s life by efficiently delivering water to crops without the use of electricity. I plan on going back to ECHO and getting a better understanding of what they do there !
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Journal 2
Journal 2: Your neighborhood-either at FGCU or at your childhood home. Use all of your senses to describe the things you care about and that you notice.
The environment I am surrounded around has always kept me at peace and sane. AS I take walks I notice different things that surprise me each and every day. Not that I am a particularly nature enthusiastic person but I do enjoy my time alone with a daily walk to clear my head from all the stresses of life such as college , working and dealing with all the organizations that I am a part of.
While on my walks I encounter numerous things that I would not see if I spent all my time indoors. Being that I live in the state of Florida I don’t ever think there is a time of the year that I don’t see lizards or geckos , I sometimes feel that I am the only girl I know not afraid of them. In the summer with all the rain that comes in , there is an array of animals that I come in contact with . I love the smell of the rain and the pitter-patter of it against my windows. After the rain comes the rib bit of the frogs and the chirping of the crickets, surely keep my attention.
My environment is filled with excitement especially at Florida Gulf Coast University. The amount of wild life that can be seen on campus is tremendous. The other day I was driving and the cars in front of me stopped out of nowhere; it turns out there was a family of wild boar crossing the road! I was the most bizarre thing I have ever seen in my life. With over half the land on campus as a nature preserve there is never a time that you don’t run into some type of animal.
The environment I am surrounded around has always kept me at peace and sane. AS I take walks I notice different things that surprise me each and every day. Not that I am a particularly nature enthusiastic person but I do enjoy my time alone with a daily walk to clear my head from all the stresses of life such as college , working and dealing with all the organizations that I am a part of.
While on my walks I encounter numerous things that I would not see if I spent all my time indoors. Being that I live in the state of Florida I don’t ever think there is a time of the year that I don’t see lizards or geckos , I sometimes feel that I am the only girl I know not afraid of them. In the summer with all the rain that comes in , there is an array of animals that I come in contact with . I love the smell of the rain and the pitter-patter of it against my windows. After the rain comes the rib bit of the frogs and the chirping of the crickets, surely keep my attention.
My environment is filled with excitement especially at Florida Gulf Coast University. The amount of wild life that can be seen on campus is tremendous. The other day I was driving and the cars in front of me stopped out of nowhere; it turns out there was a family of wild boar crossing the road! I was the most bizarre thing I have ever seen in my life. With over half the land on campus as a nature preserve there is never a time that you don’t run into some type of animal.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Journal 1
Journal Entry #1: Florida Environment
Throughout the nine years I have been living in Florida I have made many connections to our environment. I have realized that these connections have been made mostly through outdoor activities. For example, whenever I get upset I find it extremely relaxing just sitting outside and listening to nature or just walking my dog. I feel that nature is soothing and is always anywhere and everywhere I go. The sounds of the birds chirping, the crickets and the frogs help me forget about my worries and admire nature. My connection to the Florida environment is not as strong as it should be but I feel it growing gradually. My time spent outdoors is mostly when I decide to go running, walk my dog, get upset, community service, and when talking on the phone. Sitting on the beach at night, listening to the waves crash and watching the stars in the sky is when I feel completely at peace; nothing seems to matter. While running I also take the time to gaze into the sky, breath in the fresh oxygen, watch flocks of birds, hear the trees brush against the wind, or even watch the caterpillars and snails appear right after the rain. Sometimes when I am having deep conversations on the phone I feel an urge to just step outside and have my conversation in the tranquility of the night. The environment
Al though I don’t experience nature hands on I do believe it has an impact on our daily lives and that somehow some way it affects what we do every day.
Throughout the nine years I have been living in Florida I have made many connections to our environment. I have realized that these connections have been made mostly through outdoor activities. For example, whenever I get upset I find it extremely relaxing just sitting outside and listening to nature or just walking my dog. I feel that nature is soothing and is always anywhere and everywhere I go. The sounds of the birds chirping, the crickets and the frogs help me forget about my worries and admire nature. My connection to the Florida environment is not as strong as it should be but I feel it growing gradually. My time spent outdoors is mostly when I decide to go running, walk my dog, get upset, community service, and when talking on the phone. Sitting on the beach at night, listening to the waves crash and watching the stars in the sky is when I feel completely at peace; nothing seems to matter. While running I also take the time to gaze into the sky, breath in the fresh oxygen, watch flocks of birds, hear the trees brush against the wind, or even watch the caterpillars and snails appear right after the rain. Sometimes when I am having deep conversations on the phone I feel an urge to just step outside and have my conversation in the tranquility of the night. The environment
Al though I don’t experience nature hands on I do believe it has an impact on our daily lives and that somehow some way it affects what we do every day.
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