Students came together on Feb. 29 to help revitalize the neglected campus butterfly garden.
The garden project started as a certified wildlife habitat in 2014 and was founded by Daniel McGarigal, alumnus and the Garden Club’s previous president.
But the garden has become overgrown the past two years due to a lack of attention, particularly during the summer semesters.
In attempt to turn the project around, six campus clubs have signed on, to not only clean up the area, but hopefully maintain it throughout the year.
USFSP alumnus Daniel McGarigal (above) helps students clean up the campus Butterfly Garden, which he founded in 2014.
The organization’s involved: The Garden Club, Environmental Science and Sustainability Club, Students Environmental Awareness Society, Marine Adventurers, Anthropology Club, and Rock Climbing Club.
Alana Todd, secretary for the Department of Sustainable Initiatives, said she was happy with the help she received during the clean up and is enthusiastic about the project’s future.
“Over twenty students showed up to help bring the butterfly garden back to life,” Todd said. “I’m so proud of all the clubs that have committed to help with the garden’s maintenance. Its success is largely dependent on everyone’s involvement.”
Even McGarigal showed up to help and said he was impressed by the amount of people who participated in the effort.
“More students have come out to support the garden today than in the past year,” he said.
Interested in helping maintain the campus butterfly garden? Contact Alana Todd for more information: alanatodd@mail.usf.edu
