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The Environmental Sustainability Living-Learning Community (LLC) provides an exciting opportunity for students to get started on an environmental leadership path at the º£½ÇÉçÇø. The Environmental Sustainability LLC is a welcoming community that fosters critical thinking about environmentalism and sustainable projects. Students will engage in experience in the campus environment, local Northeast Florida ecosystems, and beyond. Students will be empowered to make a positive impact on their environment in ways that are exclusive and unique to the first-year students in the LLC..

Eligibility and Course Requirements

• Complete the Housing Contract & LLC and Interest Housing Application
• Enroll in any prerequisite course listed for the new Environmental Science B.S. degree.
• Live in the designated community, Osprey Crossings, in the Environmental Sustainability LLC
• Support/Attend Living-Learning Community events and programs

As a Environmental Sustainability LLC Osprey you will get to

• Foster a community where you can connect to your peers and the º£½ÇÉçÇøFaculty & Staff, share their environmental interests, and support each other’s growth.
• Engage in campus and regional events that promote sustainability and environmental awareness.
• Cultivate an understanding of how personal lifestyle choices, both on and off campus, impact the environment.
•  Inspire your peers and the community to commit to sustainable practices and make a positive difference.

Experiences Include

• Cohort-Specific Native Tree Planting: Engage in a unique tree planting on campus, dedicating a tree specifically for your cohort. Watch your tree grow with you during your time at UNF!
• IERE Florida Field School: Exclusive discount offers for the Institute of Environmental Research and Education’s Florida Field School Programs. Experience field trips and fun adventures to environmentally-focused sites and conservation areas!
• Join Bioblitz Events: Dive into the world of iNaturalist by participating in Bioblitz events. Learn about local biodiversity while contributing valuable data to ongoing conservation research!
• Co-Curricular and Professional Development: Enhance your skills through workshops, events, and programs like the º£½ÇÉçÇøEnvironmental Honor Society and the º£½ÇÉçÇøEnvironmental Leadership Program.

Campus Partners and Who to Contact

The Environmental Sustainability LLC is a partnership with Housing and Residence Life and the º£½ÇÉçÇøInstitute of Environmental Research and Education.