Student delivers biodiversity walk for new students
Moses Cirelli, a 2nd Year student, ran some joint Biodiversity Walks and Campus Tours for new students during Fresher's Week this year.
We love sharing stories that demonstrate our students' passion for the environment! Meet Moses Cirelli, a 2nd Year student studying BSc Environment, Economics and Ecology. For Fresher's Week this year, Moses ran a couple of joint Biodiversity Walks and Campus Tours for new students.
We spoke to Moses and asked him to share more about his Biodiversity Walk.
Tell us about the Biodiversity Walk you delivered to students.
I had attended a Biodiversity Walk led by the Biodiversity Living Labs group earlier in the year, and thought it would be great to offer this opportunity to new students.
To add to its value, I chose to integrate the biodiversity walk into a general campus tour (for both East and West Campus), so students can learn about our great campus biodiversity alongside the University's facilities.
The walks were a modest success, with students giving me some really positive feedback. I definitely think it would be worthwhile to include campus biodiversity in every campus tour, as it connects students to their environment, and gives us all plenty to appreciate.
Tell us about your connection to the environment/biodiversity.
I started developing an interest in the climate and ecological crises during the pandemic, when I learnt how environmental issues were related to all the other problems we face as a global community. The fact that most of the solutions for these crises are good for both people and planet keeps me hopeful.
About Moses
Moses is currently a 2nd Year student at the University of York, studying BSc Environment, Economics and Ecology (with placement year). Outside of his studies, Moses also has the following roles: Environment and Ethics Co-officer for Anne Lister College; East Coordinator for the Garden Society; General Secretary of the Environment and Ethics Network; and Secretary of Extinction Rebellion UoY Hub.
A huge thanks to Moses for sharing his story with us, and for demonstrating a commitment to providing a wonderful opportunity for students to find out more about the biodiversity on our campus.