The Power Plants

Adult Advisor

Aaron Fichter

Team Members

Haley Horstmann (age:15)

Morgan Schrader (age:15)

Morgan Lauer (age:15)

Category

Increase the Green to Suck Up the CO2

Project Outline

Our Goal:

This spring, a bike/walking trail was added around our park and little league athletic fields. Our initial plan was to start a community garden/flower bed, but with fall arriving we decided it would be best to take on the project next spring. So this fall to get us going we would like to landscape the trail, by planting small trees,brushes, flowers, and bulbs. By doing this we would like to get the community involved, to raise awareness to everyone.
First, we need to make a detailed plan of what we want to accomplish. Then, we will need to go to the city council for approval of our plan. Next, we will raise funds for the supplies we will need (plants, bulbs, etc). If necessary, we can conduct a fundraiser with eco-friendly products at a community event. Then, we will need volunteers to help plant and work on the trail. Finally, we will keep documents of how the project is affecting the community.
We will setup any necessary arrangements for a community garden during the span of this project. Next year we still plan to start a community garden/flower bed. Community members will be able to bring plants to the garden, and once they are done growing they can use them or sell them at the farmers' market. This is a great way to locally spread the word of the impact this could make if people get involved.

Finally, a side project that would be great if we have enough time- we would like to find a way to reduce the trash from fast food restaurants. Especially those locally that still use styrofoam.