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Environmental Sustainability Living-Learning Community
The Environmental Sustainability Living-Learning Community (LLC) offers students at the University of North Florida 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 UNF'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 UNF faculty & staff
Eligibility and Course Requirements
- Complete the Housing Contract & LLC and Interest Housing Application
- Any section of HSC 2100 - Personal and Public Health
- Live in the designated community, Osprey Fountains, in the Environmental Sustainability LLC
- Support/Attend Living-Learning Community events and programs
Program Learning Objectives
- Create opportunities for students to interact with one another, share interests about the environment, and support one another's development.
- Participate in events and activities on campus and in region that encourage sustainability.
- Become aware of the impact personal lifestyle choices on and off campus that make on the environment.
- Motivate students to make commitments for environmental sustainability.
Planned Opportunities
- Nature hikes at Eco Adventure
- Field Trip to local conservation organizations
- Native tree planting on campus
- Kayaking in the Guana Reserve
- Involvement in local environmental festivals and events
- Meet and greets with the Jacksonville Beach Sea Turtle Patrol
- Kayaking and hiking throughout northeast Florida
- Access to exclusive environmental & sustainability focused workshops and tours (on and off campus)
- Community cleanups and service projects