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How School Rain Gardens Can Center Equity and Support Stewardship

How School Rain Gardens Can Center Equity and Support Stewardship

Last week, Urban School Programs Coordinator Celina Steiger co-led a presentation on “Rain Gardens and Schools in Seattle,” in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities’ Rainwise program and the School Learning Garden Network.

 

The presentation explored the purpose of rain gardens, examples of our work to implement rain gardens in schools throughout Seattle (you can learn more about this work here!), and ideas for how teachers and administrators can implement their own rain garden while centering social justice and equity.

 

In Celina’s words, “I’m excited about this work because I get to help teachers and students learn about and design rain gardens and other outdoor learning spaces that will be lasting assets to their school and community.”

 

Interested in creating a rain garden at your own school? Reach out to Celina at [email protected] for resources and guidance!

 

Watch the full presentation below!

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3 Comments

  • Starc says:

    Thank You for your information about school gardens equity.

  • alserh says:

    This is an insightful and timely post about the role of school rain gardens in promoting both environmental stewardship and equity. I love how you’ve highlighted the importance of creating green spaces that are accessible and beneficial to all students, fostering a sense of responsibility and care for the planet. The connection between environmental education and social equity is so important, and it’s wonderful to see these efforts being implemented in schools. For more on sustainable practices and community-building projects, alserah.net offers some excellent content. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring and impactful initiative!

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