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In Greening School Gounds, readers will find ideas for numerous schooyard projects, from tree nurseries to school composting to native-plant gardens, along with ideas for enhancing learning by addressing the diverse needs of students.  More than a dozen schoolyard habitat and garden options are presented, ranging from roof top and multicultural gardens, through desert and butterfly gardens, to ponds and prairie restorations.  For project planners, there are practical tips on minimizing vandalsim, maximizing participation, and raising funds.  And for teachers, there are dozens of outdoor classroom activities and curriculum links, an annotated bioliography of learning resources, and up-to-date listings of funders and training organizations.

Publication Details

  • Publisher: New Society Publishers
  • ISBN-10: 0865714363
  • Dewey Decimal: 371.61
  • ECHO Library: 371.61 GRA

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