Growing a school community: developing a Minnesota biomes garden

Author

Diane L. J. Erdmann, Hamline University

Term

2009

Capstone

Thesis

Degree Name

MAED: NSEE

Abstract

This paper is a case study documenting the development and community impact of a Minnesota biomes garden at Richfield Intermediate School in Richfield Minnesota. At a time of budget cuts, standardized testing stress, and changing urban demographics with increasing ESL and refugee populations, the garden project has dramatically boosted school morale and community involvement, and has become a living lab for studying natural ecosystems and environmental education at the center of this urban school.

Recommended Citation

Erdmann, Diane L. J., "Growing a school community: developing a Minnesota biomes garden" (2009). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 1027.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/1027