Students at Eckerd are able to actively participate in managing the campus environment. They do this through:

Student-run organizations:

Earth Society is a student organization designed to provide environmental awareness to the Eckerd College community through student action. The Earth Society holds educational festivals, lobbies for habitat protection, organizes volunteer efforts such as habitat cleanups, and sponsors environmentally related social events.

Contact: Kristen Jabanoski or Kimberly Schmidt, Co-Chairs 2007-2008

Sustainable Campus Task Force focuses on issues relating to sustainability in terms of campus activities, buildings, food services, and personal action.  This group sponsors activities such as the Pledge for Sustainability week.

Contact:  Lowry Gilbert, Kelleigh Simpson, or Ashley Zuorski, Co-Chairs 2007-2008.

	The Garden Club maintains the native plants garden on campus next to the gym. The Club promotes the use of native plants in landscapes to minimize water demand and attract wildlife. Contact: Hilary Pinder or Zach Klein, Co-Chairs 2007-2008
The Recycling Program at Eckerd College is student designed and run. A part time coordinator is paid by the Office of Service Learning. The Environmental Service Coordinator works with work-scholars and student volunteers to run the recycling program during the school year. Contact:  Audrey Copeland, Environmental Service Coordinator, 2007-2008.

Campus-wide special projects:

Land Preservation and Restoration: Eckerd College students have preserved a pinelands/freshwater marsh on the eastern portion of the campus and are currently working to protect other areas.  Students are active in planting on campus and removal of invasive species. 

Administrative committees:

Students, faculty, and staff serve on the Environmental Affairs Committee that recommends polices for Eckerd College regarding its use of, and responsibilities concerning, the natural environment.