*On Campus* Service-Learning Opportunity with Plant Pressing for Cyanotype Art with IWLA

The Cypress Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) is dedicated to conserving, restoring, and promoting the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources, including soil, air, woods, waters, and wildlife. They are looking for FGCU students who can assist in collecting plants from FGCU and pressing them in preparation of an Earth Day celebration.

What: We will collect plants from the FGCU campus and press them in preparation of an Earth Day celebration at the Miccosukee Tribal Village. 

When: Friday Feb 7^th, 14^th and/or 21^st between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. (if at least 3 people are registered) Optional Saturday may be possible if 2-3 students are willing to enroll together.

Where: FGCU Campus Whitaker Hall.

 

For more information about what cyanotyping is, please click HERE! 

For more information about the origins of cyanotypes photography, please click HERE!

For more information on how to press plants, please click HERE!

 

For more information and to sign up contact: Nora Demers, Director of Science and Outreach for the Cypress Chapter Izaak Walton League of America...

(e) contact@cypressiwla.org

(p) (239) 246-4537

 

Students who have completed this service-learning opportunity will have gained skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic.

This opportunity aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Life on Land (15).