Alternative Spring Break

Trip Overview

CES Alternative Spring Break 2020: Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve

Monday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 4, 2020

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve is a collaboration between Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Reserve covers 74,000 acres of coastal lands in northeast Florida from Ponte Vedra Beach to Palm Coast. The GTM Research Reserve is one of 29 National Estuarine Research Reserves around the country that focuses on research, education, and stewardship. The GTM Research Reserve conducts biological monitoring and research and sees over 5,000 students per year in its K-16 environmental education programs in addition to community education presentations, teacher workshops, and other special events or outreach activities. SF students will volunteer alongside GTM staff to support their efforts and learn about environmental issues concerning our local community.

Requirements: To participate in this trip, you must be currently enrolled in at least three credits at Santa Fe College with a GPA of at least 2.0 without any outstanding fees. Students must be at least 18 years old to participate in overnight trips.

If you are selected to participate, you will be notified by Wednesday, February 5 and must stop by S-135 to sign travel documents by Friday, February 7. There are eight spots open on this trip, followed by a waitlist.

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Email Note: Communication is essential to planning a successful trip. Please provide contact info that you monitor regularly and respond promptly to travel-related messages.

What is your program of study?

What skills or interests do you possess that will contribute to the impact of our service project with the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve?

What kind of community service experience have you had prior to this trip?

How do you hope that this trip can contribute to your personal or professional objectives?

I understand that in submitting my application to participate in this year’s Alternative Spring Break service trip, I am affirming that I am available to travel with Santa Fe College for the duration of the trip and that if a conflict should arise, I will inform the trip organizer as soon as possible to allow another student to take my place. Failure to inform the trip organizer of absence will result in prohibition from participating in future travel (with exception of health and family emergencies).

Thank you!

Thank you for submitting your application for Alternative Spring Break 2020. You will be notified by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 5^th if your application is selected.

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