Start a phenology log. Assign a student per each school day of each month to observe the outdoors and record at least one observation. At the end of the year design a calendar based on the log for the next year’s students.
Create a feature on your school grounds that will attract wildlife.
Devise and implement a plan to increase the biodiversity around your school.
Review the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council Web site and determine if any of the plants are growing near your school. Make a list of the top 5 and talk to grounds maintenance staff about removing them.
Make a map of the area around your school. Highlight areas you believe have educational value. Annotate the map with descriptions of the sites you have highlighted. Print copies and share with teachers at your school.
As a class or in groups, create a large map of your county. Include rivers, creeks, caves, natural areas and national forests or parks in your county. Put your school on the map to see how close you are to these places.