*On Campus* Volunteers Needed for Food Forest Garden Maintenance

*MUST BRING WATER CONTAINER & CLOSED TOED SHOES*

"Volunteers will assist our Coordinator (Dylan Moncada, Samantha Sette) in processing down trimmed trees & distributing that material to surrounding mulch zones. This is light work although the day will be hot, & the bugs will be out. I recommend bringing closed-toed shoes, preferably boots, pants, and long sleeves to defend from mosquitos. Gloves if you have any. You will be given plenty of water breaks & time to cool off. Bring plenty of water for yourself, and a snack as well."




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Permaculture is a system of design for regenerative human settlements, focusing on creating sustainable and harmonious ways of living. It encompasses various disciplines such as ecological design, engineering, and environmental construction. This approach involves managing water resources, integrating sustainable architecture, and developing habitats and agricultural systems modeled on the patterns and functions of natural ecosystems.

Permaculture employs creative design methods rooted in holistic thinking, carefully considering all materials, energies, and interactions involved in proposed changes. This means thoroughly evaluating both the immediate and long-term effects on ecosystems before implementing modifications, such as altering water flow patterns, vegetation management, or land-use practices. By prioritizing regeneration and resilience, permaculture fosters ecosystems that sustain both human needs and the environment.

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If a coordinator is more than 25 minutes late, all will be rewarded 1 hour for showing up. You will be free to leave at this point, if you choose to stay and coordinator shows up, you will be rewarded 1+ hour to the time you worked.

SERVICE LEARNING EVENT DESCRIPTION

Date: June 14th

Time: 8:30-11:30

Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.

Dress appropriately for warm temperatures, bring water, and consider sun protection.

Location: The FGCU Food Forest is past Sugden Welcome Center and before Kleist Health Education Center.

Look for a shipping container that says “FOOD FOREST” on your left.

Approximate address: 9920 FGCU South Court. Fort Myers, FL 33913

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The Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement has created a useful flyer explaining how to track your hours. When doing so, please use the following information under the “Supervisor Contact Information” section:

Organization: FGCU Food Forest

Supervisor: Vincent Watson

Phone: N/A

Email: foodforest@fgcu.edu

Note: If you are only volunteering with us today, submit your hours ASAP. If you plan on volunteering with us again, you may wait to submit your TOTAL hours. This is acceptable on a semester basis.



Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration.

This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger (2), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Responsible Consumption and Production (12), Climate Action (13).