Native Plant and Organic Fertilizer Giveaway!

  • Location
    Chicago, Illinois
  • Status
    Active
  • Age Level
    8 to 10 Years
    11 to 13 Years

The Problem

Students were seeking ways to reduce carbon emissions in Chicago by increasing the amount of native plants in buildings. They researched and found local native plants and plants that sequester high amounts of carbon. They used the seek app to uncover that there are very few native plants in our area eventhough there are many large, curated gardens and parks.

Our Plan

Students organized a giveaway day in April. They plan on growing native plant seedlings and creating organic fertilizer to give away to our neighbors.

Themes Addressed

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    Biodiversity Loss
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    Climate Change
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    Upcycle

The Benefit

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    People
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    Animals
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    Environment
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