• How can we make Scripps Coastal Reserve more accessible to UCSD students, and why does access to this green space matter? 

• What strategies can help foster long-term student engagement with Scripps Coastal Reserve while preserving the ecological integrity of this protected habitat?

Materials for weeding, provided by the people who manage the reserve:

• Gardening gloves

• Shovel

• Bucket to collect weeds

Bring your own:

• Sun screen

• Closed-toed shoes

Materials used for data collection:

• Cameras

Materials for formatting the poster:

• Canva

This project is OPEN for expansion. We believe that future SYN 100 students can expand upon our work by continuing to explore accessibility, creating additional educational materials, or advocating for structural changes that support greater student engagement with Scripps Coastal Reserve. 

Remaining Questions & Ideas for Future Teams:

• How can UCSD students gain more consistent and equitable access to Scripps Coastal Reserve beyond course-related field trips?

• How do issues of environmental justice intersect with access to coastal and urban nature spaces in La Jolla, and how are these issues shaped by socioeconomic barriers?