eco-adventure Archives - UNF Spinnaker

Eco-Adventure hosting ski/snowboarding trip

Tristan Reyes • Jan 31, 2018

The Recreation and Wellness Center’s Eco-Adventure is hosting a four-day trip to North Carolina’s Sugar Mountain from Feb. 22-25. They will take 20 students to ski and snowboard over 125 acres...

Nature Trails Repaired and Finished

Hannah Lee • Jan 28, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJClMnmaQIM[/embedyt] Video by Alexandra Torres-Perez The Red Maple Boardwalk, one of the oldest and most popular trails at UNF has been closed...

Students take on challenges with Eco Adventure

Colin McCann • Oct 6, 2017

Students from UNF and people from all around Jacksonville can enjoy UNF’s Sawmill Slough Preserve, as well as the amenities Eco Adventure has to offer. UNF President John Delaney designated 300...

Children’s book on UNF wildlife aims to spread awareness of local environment

Luke Barber • Dec 10, 2015

Proceeds from 'A Home for Ozzie' will help repair closed portions of the Robert W. Loftin Nature Trails.

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Security could tighten after vandalism on the Nature Trails

Sarah Ricevuto • Oct 1, 2014

Vandalism on the Nature Trails could lead to more security after two signs were stolen and a memorial boulder was vandalized.

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Police Beat: locked keys, pipes and missing cautionary signs

Sarah Ricevuto • Sep 22, 2014

On Sept. 19, UNFPD reported finding drug paraphernalia while helping a student retrieve his keys in a locked car. Meanwhile, cautionary signs of the Native Heart Island bridge have been reported missing.

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Long sleeves and bug spray: Flies are on the rise this season

Brandon Thigpen • Jun 23, 2014

UNF Environmental Center Ecologist Justin Lemmons and Assistant Director of Eco-Adventure Amy Costa share their insight on the bugs and pests that thrive on Florida wetland and ways to avoid them.

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Two volleyball players start standup paddle boarding club at UNF

Zach Sweat • Apr 18, 2012

Two UNF volleyball players start a stand-up paddle boarding club to introduce the Jacksonville community to the exhilarating world of paddle boarding.

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Students tend to winter’s edible vegetation

Spinnaker • Feb 11, 2012

No matter what color your thumb is, the UNF Organic Garden fosters education about healthy gorging and, of course, vegetables.

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Get to Know Your: B & A Committee Chair

Spinnaker • Feb 15, 2011

Great with money, he budgets time to fit in everything. The next installment of the Get to Know Your series spotlights Khiresto Salako, the Student Government Budget and Allocations chair.

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News In Brief Sept. 29, 2010

Spinnaker • Sep 29, 2010

Check out what's going on around campus in this week's edition of News in brief.

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Sprouting seeds on your windowsill brings life, food to your room

Spinnaker • Jul 22, 2010

You don’t have to have a green thumb to grow a few plants, heck, you don’t even need a yard. All you need is a sunny windowsill, some water and voila! You’re sprouting greens from your ears. OK,...