Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden  has a mission to provide a natural setting along the Peace River showcasing world-class sculptures and spectacular botanicals to inspire creativity throughout the community and uphold the ideals of gardening in our sublime sub-tropical region. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden is a sanctuary spanning 27 acres blending Florida's native flora world-class sculptures, and modern interpretive art.  Students may assist kids at crafts stations, yard games, plant sale helper, parking attendants, butterfly hours attendants, garden greeters, cross walk, set-up, clean-up, admissions and runners. This is an in-person opportunity which will occur on 9/13/2025; 9am-2pm is the event. Set up starts at 7:30am and will clean-up 2pm-4pm approximately Shifts are for the entire event. NACE Career Competencies: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Good Health and Well-being (3), Life on Land (15) Contact of event Coordinator: Name: Machele Kroll Email: mkroll@peacerivergardens.org Sign up for this opportunity through the following link:  https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/volunteer/#/shift-selection?k=uwuuo5ytki96wj or contact the event coordinator directly at mkroll@peacerivergardens.org or through cell: 941-258-5297Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11514259

Kappa Delta sisters will be making crafts and hanging out with Girl Scouts in the local community. Hosted by: Kappa DeltaAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11556898

The Water School (FGCU) is looking for FGCU students who may be interested in assisting them with their What's in the Water event. This is an island-wide water sampling to research water quality in the gulf and estero waters. This is a joint project between FGCU, Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Water Foundation ROSE grant program, and the Mound House.   Date & Time: Saturday, September 13th, from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. ** Volunteers will pick up collection bottles and instructions at 12:30 PM, travel to their site, collect samples, and return to The Mound House no later than 2:00 PM.   If you are interested in this opportunity, please register by clicking here. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Nicole Weigold at nweigold@fgcu.edu.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Clean Water and Sanitation (6), Life Below Water (14), Life on Land (15). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Environmental Studies, Marine Science, and Biology.Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11506339

🌿 Help Maintain River Oaks Preserve with Coccoloba! 🌿  Join us for a hands-on ecological service project at River Oaks Preserve, to help support the important work of Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. This is a unique chance to deepen your understanding of local environmental restoration and conservation efforts! 📅 Date: Sunday, September 14th 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 🕗🕗 Meeting Time: 8:35 AM | Departure: 8:45 AM | Return: 1:15 PM📍 Meeting Location: McTarnaghan Hall Bus Loop 🌱 Volunteer Tasks Include:Removing invasive speciesPlanting to support ecosystem restorationPropagating native plants👕 What to Bring/Wear:Long sleevesHat & sunglassesClosed-toed shoesWater & sun protection recommendedWater bottle🌍 Sustainable Development Goals: Climate Action, Life on Land 🎓 Majors Connected to This Experience: Environmental Studies, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Marine Studies, Integrated Studies... and more! 🎉 FREE FGCU t-shirt also provided!   Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11506416

Kappa Delta sisters will be picking up trash along our dedication section on Ben Hill Griffin.Hosted by: Kappa DeltaAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11556916

Weekly meeting with the Phi Mu executive committee. Hosted by: Phi Mu FraternityAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11368592