Overall this project was a great learning experience for our students at Au Gres-Sims High School. "I am so happy to be able to get out of the classroom and apply what I've learned," says one student. Not only were the students learning in a nontraditional way but the classroom also extended into the great outdoors. One student says, "The responsibility and trust we were given on this project exceeded my expectations." Students in our class were excited to learn that this wasn't a project in which the teacher took on most of the responsibility. From site selection, soil testing, design, site preparation, to final installation, the students of the 2018-2019 environmental science class pioneered a project that will be a statement piece on campus for years to come. This project was overall, as one student put it, "A combination of learning skills and application of those skills, including geometry, landscape design, budgeting, conflict resolution, the democratic process, gardening, fundraising, and career exploration." It is a creative way to help the environment and a great form of environmental stewardship for schools or interest groups  who would like to mitigate the effects of stormwater runoff into our waterways."

Special thanks to our sponsors and educational partners during this learning experience !