Design & build composting bins

Design a rain catchment system    

For the younger grades design and install container gardens for classes to grow

Use garden(s) for more inclusion

Create more shade, lower the air temperature, and conserve water.

Design and aquaponics system    

Crayola Marker Recycling program

Guest Speakers

Design and build a food forest

Have Kinder classes raise worms - compost, habitat, etc.

Use gardens as a place to help students calm down, or get sensory input

Create a desert ecosystem with edible cacti

Use wood chips from around the district to keep soil moisture levels up, recycle, and as compost

Design and install raised bed gardens for our cross cat classrooms

Create outdoor learning labs and spaces for all grade levels.    

Real world math and science learning that is hands on and rigorous

Writing grants

Start a Farmer’s Market

Have student run classes for community members in how to start a food forest at home.

Anytime students need to write proposals, meet with administrators, or present to organizations, then they are using and learning ELA skills.