"I felt like we accomplished many things and helped Dr. Demers a lot. This is a project that I learned many things from and I will never forget."

"Regardless of the pain, we had fun pulling the weeds. I couldn’t believe the difference between the before and after. It was amazing! Being able to say “I planted that tree,” is rewarding enough. My sweat and tear drops are forever planted in those trees and plants!"

"There is no better way to grow an appreciation for the environment than to get your hands dirty. This reclamation did just that. While working on the site, I felt rewarded knowing that what I had done would benefit the environment not just for a day, but for years to come."

"I felt a sense of accomplishment by the positive outcome. The project offered great insight into how people can make a huge difference in just a few hours. During my visits back I was able to see some wild life, which included an enormous snapping turtle, two adorable and curious otters and a black racer that scared me out of the yard"

"I really enjoyed watching the butterflies and the simple satisfaction of a cool breeze and icy cold water on a hot day; most importantly though, I enjoyed helping my community. Planting native plants along the Mullock Creek gave me a sense of accomplishment."

"This experience made me feel good about myself. I genuinely felt like I was making a difference in my community."

"While working on the project it brought me closer together with both my classmates and environment. It gave me a greater appreciation of the beautiful state of Florida and I encourage anyone to take on a similar venture."

"Our efforts at Mullock Creek will live beyond our years and the years of the people who live in that neighborhood, and the lasting impact our work in 2009 will have is truly incredible. This activity was truly a case of “Thinking Globally, Acting Locally.”"