the evans library presents the nature of florida tech the botanical garden
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THE EVANS LIBRARY
PRESENTS
The Nature of Florida Tech
The Botanical Garden
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“Before 1900, the natural shelter of tall trees, rich soils and water protected abundant plant and
animal species. An ancient and vibrant Florida hammock, the
basis of the gardens, is among the most productive of Florida
landscape.
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EXTINCT
Known as ‘Cat Head’, early
settlers marveled at the
flocks of Carolina
parakeets…
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and fished the Crane Creek tributaries you see today.”
- Florida Institute of Technology brochure, “The Garden Unfolding”
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WELCOME
TO THE
Florida Institute of Technology’s
BOTANICAL GARDEN
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“The clearest
way into the universe is through a
forest wilderness.”
- John Muir
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"In all things of nature there is
something of the
marvelous."- Aristotle
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Photo credit: Dr. David Cook
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"What is a weed? A plant whose
virtues have not yet been
discovered."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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"To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome
than the most luxurious Persian rug."- Helen Keller
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"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will
endure as long as life lasts."- Rachel Carson
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"A true conservationist is a man who
knows that the world is not given by his fathers but
borrowed from his children."
- Audubon
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"Man shapes himself through decisions that
shape his environment."
- Rene Dubos
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“…With continued community and campus support, the garden will once again reflect
our founder’s [Jerome P. Keuper] remarkable vision…”
- Anthony J. Catanese, President, FL Tech
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Photo credits: Unless otherwise noted, Joanne M. Savage
© Florida Institute of Technology – Evans Library - jms, October 2005.