Help with "greening" school, please!!?
I was put in charge of coming up with ideas on how to turn my school environmentally friendly. We already do conservation projects: recycling newpaper, aluminum, cell phones, ink jets, paper, and plastic bottles. We also do activities with other schools. And we plan a yearly field trip open to the school to learn how to reduce individual global impact.
Anyone have any ideas on how to increase how "Green" the school is? Such as addressing different environment issues (habitat restoration, etc) or energy/water conservation? The main problem is finding activities that will help, so to say, spread our wings and cover more environment issues.
Are there lawn spaces that could be changed to native plant gardens? This provides an opportunity for students to research native plants to their area and the animals that depend on them and create a space that uses less water, fertilizer, and fossil fuels for mowing. It may also provide habitat for birds and butterflies. Students can be involved in creating signage that identifies the plants and animals seen there, as well. Mulch and compost can often be obtained through local recycling centers, as well, further reducing water needs. You may even be able to get a local landscape designer (one with a native/xeriscape focus) to donate a few hours to help with the design to make sure it all comes together well.
I find this collaboration between a ranch and urban youth really inspirational:
http://www.pieranch.org/
Green Motor Project Video-5 Free Energy The Search Is Over For Some Smart People
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