THE EVANS LIBRARY

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The Nature of Florida Tech

The Botanical Garden

“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.

EXTINCT

Known as ‘Cat Head’, early

settlers marveled at the

flocks of Carolina

parakeets…

and fished the Crane Creek tributaries you see today.”

- Florida Institute of Technology brochure, “The Garden Unfolding”

WELCOME

TO THE

Florida Institute of Technology’s

BOTANICAL GARDEN

“The clearest

way into the universe is through a

forest wilderness.”

- John Muir

"In all things of nature there is

something of the

marvelous."- Aristotle

Photo credit: Dr. David Cook

"What is a weed? A plant whose

virtues have not yet been

discovered."- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome

than the most luxurious Persian rug."- Helen Keller

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will

endure as long as life lasts."- Rachel Carson

"A true conservationist is a man who

knows that the world is not given by his fathers but

borrowed from his children."

- Audubon

"Man shapes himself through decisions that

shape his environment."

- Rene Dubos

“…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

Photo credits: Unless otherwise noted, Joanne M. Savage

© Florida Institute of Technology – Evans Library - jms, October 2005.