Soccer Field

On November 13, I went to watch my nephew play his championship soccer game. The game was at Eagle Lakes Community Park at 7pm. It was somewhat chilly out but the night was perfect for a game.  I went with  my mom and met up with my cousin and his girlfriend. In the league he plays children play two  20 minute halves and both of them were very exciting. The game was very close, but my nephew helped assist in one of the two goals that made his team win the game. In the picture is my nephew with his teams championship trophy. Individually they each receive their own small trophy.

A day at Rookery Bay

For my service learning project I went to Rookery Bay. I drove south on  951 heading towards Marco Island. That day was somewhat windy and cold, but I was somewhat nervous not knowing what to expect. As I approached it was an inviting place everything surrounding the entrance was nicely decorated. When I walked in I was surprised by the artwork on the walls and was greeted by a volunteer. A fourth grade class was taking a field trip to the site and I observed them for a bit. There was so much to see. I went towards the boardwalk to go on the trail but my exit to go back inside I met a black snake fortunately he went to the grass and did not harm me. The second floor of the education center there was much to read and see as well. There were labs where they do different experiments. On the main floor there was a huge aquarium with different species of fish. I really enjoyed visiting because there is much to do.

Field Trip # 2 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

In September our colloquium class visited Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. I had visited the site prior but it was back when I was in elementary school. Of course I don't remember much just the boardwalk. As we walked around with the class, the trees were enormous and there were restless amounts of plants everywhere. I saw how vines and moss grows on trees and a huge grasshopper walking along the boardwalk.  Although walking around the boardwalk felt like it could go on and on. I really enjoyed learning some of the ways this site helped our environment. What was really intriguing was the "Living Machine" which recycles used water.   Meeting some of my virtual as well as classmates taking the course on campus was a fun experience. Being involved in the virtual class you don't interact much with your classmates, but I also got to meet my professor as well.        

Spending Time Outside

I sat outside for thirty minutes. It had just finished raining, but as a small gust of wind past the smell of wet was in the air. I'm sitting outside in my aunts lanai looking around. Since she lives in the city it was a miracle there wasn't much noise. Sitting outside with no distractions looking up at the sky thoughts go in and out of your head, but eventually it clears your mind. I noticed how tall her fruit trees were getting since I rarely step outside to see. You really tend to appreciate nature just a little more if you take the time to step outside.

Field Trip #1: Neighborhood Walk About

My name is Jacqueline Molina and many just call me Jackie. I am an only child with 21 years of age and a nursing major. I live in Naples, Florida specifically in Golden Gate Estates. I have lived in Naples all my life and in Golden Gate Estates for almost 5 years. This part of town is basically where people who don't like much of the noise from the city live. All around there are huge trees and the space between you and your neighbor is somewhat big. As I walked down the street, there is not much activity around. It had just stopped raining and all I could hear were the sounds of scattered raindrops and birds singing. It definitely was a long walk down the road but all there is to see are houses on acres of land. Trees are abundant but there are beautiful flowers growing in some yards. Many people around my neighborhood walk their dogs up and down the street on a daily basis. It really is a peaceful place to live if you don't like trying to sleep with cars passing by your street every minute.