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Goal

The side of Barron Collier most observable from Cougar Drive is bleak and depressing. I have heard from students, teachers and my own granddaughters that it resembles a prison. My goal therefore is to use willing students including Mr. Sharp’s Green Group and perhaps start a garden club to install some native vegetation and improve aesthetics as well as overall morale.  

What will be done with my students

Students will participate in the entire project by first discussing the importance of chemistry in agriculture and landscaping. Soil moisture content and pH will be tested. Students will research benefits of native planting and make connections that excess fertilizers and watering can contribute to the blue-green algae problem. Only hardy and drought tolerant species will be planted, but also beneficial properties such as butterfly attractions will be considered. The plantings can be incorporated into any content throughout the school, not limited to my chemistry classes or garden club. 

Benefits to my students

My own students will benefit from participating in the beatification project, but the entire school will benefit by entering school each day feeling like they attend a valued place and not a prison-like setting. My classes will experience the value in applying content knowledge to a real and beneficial application. All bus students (and many teachers) enter the school each day via the side route and will be pleased to see such an effort towards beautification that was done for their benefit. What a great attitude boost to start the day!  

Budget Narrative

Native plants can be purchased at Clarks Nursery. If budget items can fulfill the need or other donations, less total monies will be needed, or the purchase of additional maintenance tools could be helpful. 

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