Description of student projects | |
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A study of the ecological history of land use in the community and humans’ relationships to their food which led to permaculture practices in growing food on the school grounds. | |
An investigation of a local urban park’s ecological and social history, water quality sampling and storm water management leading to flood mitigation through installation of a bioswale. | |
Community mapping and investigations which led to studies of local food economies and urban gardens. | |
Water quality and habitat health investigations of local water bodies which led to design and creation of water filtration systems. | |
Studies of sustainability, biodiversity, local agriculture and food systems, incorporating climate change research, invasive species removal, construction and maintenance of school food gardens and harvesting vegetables. | |
Community surveys, planning, design and creation of a community park by reclaiming neighborhood abandoned houses and vacant lots. | |
Photo-essays of strengths and opportunities in the community’s natural and built environments and community murals of local African American history. | |
A study of availability and access to healthy, pesticide free food which led to planting and care of an urban community garden. |