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Goals

● To foster environmental stewardship and an interest in science by students, teachers, administrators, and members of the community.
● To enhance science skills through direct contact with nature.
● To encourage and teach students to respect, protect, and enhance their community.

 

Objectives

● Provide students with skills and knowledge to:
Understand the value of an improved environment and develop an appreciation for efficient use of the school grounds
● Transform the school grounds into an environmentally friendly landscape
● Design, establish, and maintain an educational, sustainable landscape
● Improved environmental health of the school community
● Provide students with direct, hands-on environmental education experience



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Sustainable School Projects will:

  • Help reduce impacts of stormwater runoff

  • Develop educational and recreational landscapes

  • Provide sense of ownership and pride

  • Enhance community awareness

  • Support current curriculum

  • Low cost to school

 


 

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