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Water is a universal need and a universal poetic symbol; there is probably no culture anywhere that has made music without referring to water. ”
Kristina Boerger ,
Director, University Choir
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One of the things that threatens comes from the growth of large scale farming, where people will bulldoze, get rid of trees, just to open, open, open fields in order to be able farm with larger and larger machines. ”
Kent Menzel ,
DePauw University Professor
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Greencastle has received statewide recognition through the joint efforts of DePauw sustainability programs as well as through the collaboration of local and university organizations such as the mayor's office, the farmer’s market, and the campus farm. ”
Mitch Metzger '16 ,
Sustainability Leadership Program
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Folks who grow up in or near Greencastle seem to be a lot more likely to recognize particular birds, trees, and insects. ”
D. Dudle ,
DePauw Professor
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The Nature Park is an awesome place to hangout. People have picnics and weddings...and Boy Scouts gather for cookouts and meetings. ”
Anonymous ,
Greencastle Resident
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Boating out on the lake has been a family tradition. But even I can see the shore line disintegrating over the years. ”
Lisa Paetow ,
Greencastle resident
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Younger generations grows up in the hustle and bustle, there is no appreciation for nature because we don’t expose ourselves enough to it. ”
Charline Daniels ,
Greencastle resident
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When we had hogs they roamed the pasture, now I see those buildings, and I don’t think those are too humane, that’s not the way those pigs would like to live. ”
Bob Rice ,
Greencastle resident
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Greencastle has been voted on as being one of the top small towns in the nation. It has also been recognized for its environmental efforts. ”
Larry Abed ,
Director, Television Operations
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We each have a place which we will affect and live our lives. ”
Constance ,
Gardner, Hobbit Gardens