We transformed an old drainage area into usable outdoor
classroom and play space. We added native plants that will filter the
stormwater runoff before it returns to the watershed. The students
studied the water flow, the native plants, and playground safety.
Fostering Lifelong Stewardship
The children have increased awareness of the plants and
animals that live in our natural space. The children see the benefits
as a previously flooded area has transformed into a play space.
Partners:
Plaster Creek Stewards, Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds
Blue Bridge School continued to build on to our Groundswell project
from last school year by continuing to add on to our outdoor classroom
and playscape. We have added three art and writing easels and
woodchips to our garden area. We now can partner with local art
teachers and studios to welcome artists into our space and learn from
them about outdoor art installations. The children will then be able
to create their own outdoor art on our easels. The easels will also be
used for outdoor classes and writing.
Fostering Lifelong Stewardship:
Connections to lifelong stewardship. 100% of our Students say they
feel peaceful and connected to the environment while creating in the
natural space. Students have been able to identify an increasing
number of native local plants, birds, and butterflies.
Partners:
Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds
Teachers:
Candis Ogilvie, 3rd-5th grade, All Subjects; Annie Friday, PreK-2nd Grade
