Goal:
Create a site for introduction of plant species useful for
instruction or demonstration purposes in the south end of the west
field.
Potential Class Projects and Activities:
1.
Determine through literature search those tree species most important in
Minnesota’s native plant communities and their ecological requirements.
2.
Assess abiotic factors on campus for suitability of introduction of
above species and then determine which species could survive on the
site, then plant them.
3.
Create a map and guide pamphlet for the arboretum.
4.
Repeat activities 1-3 above for evolutionarily important species (ginkgo
etc.), shrubs particularly important for wildlife, etc.
Service
Learning Component:
1.
Plant the desired species.
2.
Create a series of environmental education plans tailored for specific
target groups such as primary grade elementary students, sixth grade
students, general citizenry and conduct site tours and activities for
these groups.
Subunit 1
Subunit 2 Subunit 3
Subunit 4 Subunit 5
Subunit 6
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