Faculty Sponsor
Kelly Rhoden
Faculty Sponsor College
Cross-college
Faculty Sponsor Department
Institute of Environmental Research and Education
Location
SOARS Virtual Conference
Presentation Website
https://unfsoars.domains.unf.edu/2021/posters/bringing-awareness-to-plant-conservation-at-the-jacksonville-zoo-and-gardens/
Keywords
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Abstract
Honorable Mention Winner
Environmental Center Leadership Program Project
Plant conservation is essential to the survival of all species as they improve soil, water, and air quality and serve as a food source and shelter. Currently the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (JZG) has limited information for the use of the education center about the variety of plant species that they host. Many of the plants in the zoo’s collection are representative species that play important roles in their environments from all around the world. Jacksonville Zoo and Garden’s education center has several volumes of books that contain information about all the animals in the zoo. These books are used by volunteers, educators, and exhibit guides for the purpose of programming and interacting with guests. However, no books exist for the plants in the gardens. As a part of my project for the UNF environmental center a peer and I have started to identify, research, and compile a casual grade book of the many instrumental plant species that are protected by the zoo. For my project I have chosen to focus on the plants that are in the Asia Loop. Many of these plants are unique specimens that are native to different regions of Asia but others are Florida species that provide food resources to many native species of birds that seek refuge in the zoo. My project will assist the zoo in educating volunteers, guests, and the community about the significant of the zoo’s plant conservation efforts. I plan on continuing this project until I cover every section of the JZG.
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Bringing Awareness to Plant Conservation at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
SOARS Virtual Conference
Honorable Mention Winner
Environmental Center Leadership Program Project
Plant conservation is essential to the survival of all species as they improve soil, water, and air quality and serve as a food source and shelter. Currently the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (JZG) has limited information for the use of the education center about the variety of plant species that they host. Many of the plants in the zoo’s collection are representative species that play important roles in their environments from all around the world. Jacksonville Zoo and Garden’s education center has several volumes of books that contain information about all the animals in the zoo. These books are used by volunteers, educators, and exhibit guides for the purpose of programming and interacting with guests. However, no books exist for the plants in the gardens. As a part of my project for the UNF environmental center a peer and I have started to identify, research, and compile a casual grade book of the many instrumental plant species that are protected by the zoo. For my project I have chosen to focus on the plants that are in the Asia Loop. Many of these plants are unique specimens that are native to different regions of Asia but others are Florida species that provide food resources to many native species of birds that seek refuge in the zoo. My project will assist the zoo in educating volunteers, guests, and the community about the significant of the zoo’s plant conservation efforts. I plan on continuing this project until I cover every section of the JZG.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/soars/2021/spring_2021/79