Current Sense of Place

Currently I feel that I am fairly aware of my sense of place. I know a lot about the native plants and species around my area thanks to biology of southwest Florida. I feel that classes such as Colloquium and Environmental Humanities are important for students to take because it opens their eyes to their own sense of place and surroundings. I feel that my current sense of place is not as out-doorsy as I would like because I am taking other classes that require me to be inside a lot and also my neighborhood has cleared away most of the natural vegetation unlike my neighborhood in Sarasota where I live on acres with trees surrounding me. I feel that it is important for not only myself but for others to become more aware of their sense of place so they can fully enjoy and preserve it.