Preserving Nature, Building Community

Authors

Alyson Spence, University of Central FloridaFollow

Streaming Media

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Course Code

EVR

Course Number

3008

Faculty/Instructor

Professor Dwayne Thornton

Faculty/Instructor Email

dw802525@ucf.edu

About the Author

I'm Alyson Spence, a junior majoring in Biology and minoring in envrionmental science. I'd like to thank Oakland Nature Preserve for hosting me as a volunteer.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

The scope of my project included volunteering at the Oakland Nature Preserve and restoring the park grounds after the effects of hurricanes Helene and Milton. My key activities were clearing downed trees, clearing trails of leaves, and marking them with logs so that the preserve could continue to be a place for people to enjoy nature. In interacting with the staff and other volunteers, I learned about the importance of community in supporting important causes. Additionally, it made me more inspired to reduce my carbon footprint and be more sustainable in my efforts to combat climate change, as well as raising awareness to inspire others to enact change as well.

You can view the video presentation at https://www.canva.com/design/DAGj49FKSEo/h4Xzwva70YNWln8n4UPr0A/watch?utm_content=DAGj49FKSEo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0dcb7c34a0

Keywords

environment, climate change, sustainability

Recommended Citation

Spence, Alyson, "Preserving Nature, Building Community" (2025). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025. 40.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2025spring/40