Students Saving the Planet

Whether it’s encouraging biking or planting trees in Central America, the University of Florida and Stetson University incorporate environmental responsibility in practically every aspect of campus life. Here’s how.

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Smart Commute

Dedee DeLongpre Johnston, UF’s Director of Sustainability, commutes 2 miles to work, with or without high heels.

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Scott Wiseman

Dining Green

As ARAMARK’s sustainability coordinator on the UF campus, Susie Lewis works to reduce waste and conserve resources at the university's dining facilities.

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Scott Wiseman

Trays Begone

Like many campuses across the country, UF reduces water usage by not having trays to wash in its dining facilities.

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Scott Wiseman

Zip to it

Zipcars, rented at $7 per hour, allow UF students access to vehicles when they need them.

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Green House

Beautiful as well as functional, Stetson University’s Vera Lea Rinker Native Plant Garden, furthers the school’s efforts to promote the use of native flora.

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Snorkling at Stetson

Former student Mary Sheldon Boney (left) and Stetson professor Dr. Kirsten Work capture a sailfin suckermouth catfish, the scourge of Blue Spring.

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Courtland Richards

Protecting Nature

As part of its focus on environment responsibility, Stetson helps state and local agencies protect waterways, such as Blue Spring, seen here.

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Fishing for Grades

Former student Mary Sheldon Boney (left) and Stetson professor Dr. Kirsten Work capture a sailfin suckermouth catfish, the scourge of Blue Spring.

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Courtland Richards

Students Helping Students

Stetson faculty and students devised a native-plant curriculum, which is taught in area K-5 classrooms by student teachers such as Maggie McAndrews.

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Students for Sustainment

Stetson faculty devised a native-plant curriculum, which is taught in area K-5 classrooms by student teachers such as Ginny Mazza.

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Environmental Education

Stetson’s native-plant curriculum uses cards such as these to teach area grade-school students.

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