Wish List
In the journey to lessen our impact on the environment, we hope to one day expand our reach and abilities to make our vision for the future a reality.
If you are interested and able to support us along that journey, we would love for you to check out our wish list or reach out and let us know how you can help. This list is not all inclusive. We are open to any suggestions on how we may be able to improve the effect we have on the environment.
1. Bat Houses
Throughout America, native bat populations are being devastated by the loss of habitat and disease. The land around Bunker Hill Vineyard is being strip mined for phosphate and the resident bats are being driven off of their lands. Bats play an integral role in an ecosystem's biodiversity as well as controlling insect populations and promoting plant pollination. Bat houses can provide shelter and a safe haven for bats; especially those who have previously lost their homes.
3.Environmental Classroom
We envision Bunker Hill Vineyard as a place where people can come to create and demonstrate projects utilizing solar, water, wind, and other alternative energies. Providing those with a vision to teach about the possibilities of sustainability and the environment with a place to pursue their passions.
2. Boardwalk Through the Wetlands
Much of the land that surrounds Bunker Hill is a native wetland environment. A boardwalk through the wetlands that is accessible to everyone, including young people and people with a disability, would provide a unique and educational experience through nature. Suspended above the wetland’s floor as to minimize the impact on the native plants and wildlife, a boardwalk would be an immersive and informational encounter with Florida's beautiful scenery.
4. Agri-Small Business
In Florida, as well as throughout most of America, the path to our economic recovery lies with a thriving small business base. Today, small businesses are being neglected. Locally produced food and food related value-added products are essential to us all. We hope to house volunteers that could become a clearing house for the needs of small family farms and allow these small businesses to thrive and prosper.
5. Solar Steam Sterilization System (S4) with Parabolic Trough
The use of solar steam is consistently supported by the FDA, WHO, and multiple studies as the most effective form of wine bottle sterilization. The design of this Solar Steam Sterilization System (S4) is to utilize a sustainable closed loop system with a limited water consumption that is continuously reused in the steaming process. For further information, check out the independent study Enhancing Sustainability at Bunker Hill Vineyard and Winery by Christina Arenas and Karla Kemp, Patel College of Global Sustainability, University of South Florida.