2023, Arlington, VA, USA
Fifth Grade students launched a campaign to educate people on native and invasive plants to increase planting of native plants and understanding of the precautions to take against invasive plants.
After consulting with their school’s Master Naturalist and learning that he removed the invasive species in the area, they realized that many people do not understand how to protect the area against invasive plant species. They decided to create 23 informative signs about plant species and created a stepping stone path for visitors to follow along and learn more. This path is now used by the school’s science specialist to teach lessons on seasons and native plants.
SDG: 15: Life on Land
Targets: 15.8, 15.5
