[DOC] Jewish Community of North Minneapolis (Images of America) by Rhoda Lewin at Arts-Photography

Description

Schoolyards have come a long way from the barren playgrounds that many people remember. Todays school campuses often feature gardens in which students can learn about native plants and wildlife; grow vegetables and fruit; explore cultural traditions; practice reading and math skills; and use their imaginations to create fun play spaces. And for a growing number of urban students; these schoolyard gardens offer the best; if not the only; opportunity to experience the natural world firsthand and enjoy its many benefits.This book is a practical; hands-on guide for creating a variety of learning environments in the arid Southwest. Filled with clear; easy-to-use information and illustrated with photographs; drawings; and plans; the book covers everything necessary to create schoolyard gardens:An introduction to schoolyards as outdoor classrooms and several types of habitats; including art gardens; cultural history gardens; ecological gardens; literacy gardens; and vegetable gardensDesign theory; including a history of garden styles; and design principles and design elementsBeginning the design process; including identifying participants and writing a design program that sets out goals and requirementsConducting site research and synthesizing design elements to arrive at a final designDesign essentials; including project funding and design features; maintenance; accessibility; safety; and project evaluation and revisionWildlife ecology; including elements needed for survival such as food and shelterCreating gardens for pollinators and other wildlife; including hummingbirds; butterflies; bees; moths; bats; and flies; as well as pest controlLists of native plants for various kinds of habitats and nurseries that sell native plants; as well as books; web sites; and other resources for learning more about native plants and wildlifeThis guide will be essential for landscape architects; school personnel; parents; and students. Indeed; its principles can be used in designing schoolyard habitats across the country; while its information on gardening with native plants and wildlife will be useful to homeowners across the Southwest.