Recognizing Sustainability in a University Campus Through a Green Trail

Abstract

The Campus I of the University of Passo Fundo has historically been known for its diversified and lush green area, making it a leisure place for the community of Passo Fundo and region. This vegetation provides scenic spaces, allied to forest fragments with endangered species, representing a true living laboratory. Being used as didactic material by several courses and groups of the community, developing socio-cultural responsibility, valuing the natural environments and seeking for preservation toward sustainability. The objective of this work is to create a green trail project with the intention of instigate environmental education where the user can recognize the native, exotic and fruitful species found there. Carrying out the trail together with other sustainable approaches, in this case, the definition of a route for an internal bicycle lane on the campus and identification points of tree species, which have information boards and QR-codes for more information. Being the university an example of socio-cultural responsibility in the preservation and conservation of environments, providing the integration of experiences between teachers, students and the community, in teaching, research and extension. Encouraging the construction of sustainable paths, it improves the quality of life of users, as well as the design towards sustainable development.