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ENVIRONMENTAL PARK

ENVIRONMENTAL PARK. Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail . - Ralph Waldo Emerson. ENVIRONMENTAL PARK MISSION. Instill the importance of environmental sustainability on the ATS community while enjoying its great facilities .

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ENVIRONMENTAL PARK

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  1. ENVIRONMENTALPARK

  2. Do notfollowwherethepathmay lead. Goinsteadwherethereis no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

  3. ENVIRONMENTAL PARKMISSION Instilltheimportance of environmentalsustainabilityonthe ATS communitywhileenjoyingitsgreatfacilities.

  4. Original Project includes: • Palapa – 12-m diameter • Pier – 12 m long • Aerationsystemforthefishpond (already in place) • Brickroad • Picnic tables • Bathroooms (already in place)

  5. Mainpurposes : • Provide a natural outdoorteaching and researchspace • Improvetheamenity and aesthetics of the ATS campus • Provide a link betweenteaching and learning and the local ecology • Providehabitatfor a range of nativeplants and animals • Provide a spaceforleisureactivitiesthatpromotetheappreciation of nature and healthyfamily and social relationships

  6. General Rules: • Only reusable materialsallowed • Use of “palapa”, picnic tables, and otherserviceswithpreviousreservationwithout a feeforschoolpurposes, with a feeforoutside & extracurricular purposes • Petson a leash and withmandatorydisposal of wastes

  7. ENVIRONMENTAL PARKVISION Anareathatprovidesopportunitiesforincreasingawareness and appreciation of our natural resources, and forlearningabout and practicingenvironmentalsustainabilityduringleisure and recreationalactivities. Thefollowingslides show examples of thecomponents of thisvision. Let’sworktogethertowardschangingthemtoincludeourstudentssoon!

  8. Example of “Palapa” & Pier • Additionalhandwashingareasnextto “palapa” would be required

  9. Example of “Palapa” & Pier • Lookingforrecycledconstructionmaterials • Solar panelsforsupplyingelectricitytofountain and pondpump

  10. Conferences • Under “palapa”, onenvironmentalissues and othertopics

  11. Field Trips • Teacherstakingtheirgroups

  12. Reforestation • In strategic places, forshade and beauty

  13. Nativeplants and animals • Studentprojectsthatencouragereusingmaterials Mosquito trap

  14. Brickroad and benches

  15. “SustainableFootprints” • Tiles in thebrickroadwithsponsoringfamilies Towards a “GIVING TO” footprint, instead of a “takingfrom” theenvironment

  16. Engraved Benches “For ATS wholovesthesegardens, fromthe Smith childrenwholearned so muchhere.”

  17. Fishing

  18. Kayaking/Canoeing

  19. Picnic & BarbequeAreas

  20. Family Time

  21. Eco-friendlyKidsParties

  22. Kite-flying/bikeriding

  23. Yoga/jogging

  24. Camping/Summer Camp • Withenvironmentaltheme • Scienceexperiments • Tipsonthe 3 R’s • Fishing • Kayaking • Teambuilding & leadershipactivities • Healthyfood • Archery • Games

  25. THANK YOU, The Green Team

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