Journal Entry 2

Currently my “sense of place” is appreciative of the physical place I have been put in, in Fort Myers. I really do enjoy all of the nature and beauty that Southwest Florida offers. Whether it is kayaking or simply walking to class it really is an experience every moment I get to spend outdoors. This makes me aware of my surroundings and has kept me interested in learning about my surroundings. I did the reef restoration program at Lovers Key State Park and learned a lot about what the school is doing to help the water quality and ecosystem in our area. Also, I recently took marine systems which has gotten me extremely interested in our ecosystem and how literally all parts of nature are connected in some way. Just like the video from class, you get rid of the wolves and everything else suffers, well that is not the only place where removing one step in a very large and complex staircase ruins the nature around it. I have been attempting to not only live a life that doesn’t pollute the environment, but one that restores it as well.