Dear Blog World,
This is a special posting because it was written in collaboration
by Kashmir, Georgia, and Kathryn
Passionate young learners from Kashmir's Pollinator Garden Club were welcomed by The Residence at Colvin Run to participate in a Garden Design Challenge aimed at helping to save pollinators. The event was organized by Kashmir’s Pollinator Garden Club in partnership with Rossen Landscaping to create a community pollinator garden using the principles of geometry. The club’s goal? To provide a healthy habitat for local pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, while also promoting intergenerational community engagement and education about the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem.
Click HERE to watch the video with music and Click HERE to view the presentation.
During the Design Challenge event, 11-year-old Kashmir Pandolfi, the President of the Pollinator Garden Club, and 12-year-old Georgia Orcutt, the Vice President of the club, gave an inspiring presentation about the club's background, and why helping pollinators is so important. Afterward, the club began collaborating on their summer goal to create a local pollinator garden on location at The Residence!
The Garden Design Challenge encourages students to apply geometry to design a garden that will provide food, water, and shelter for pollinators. When asked why Kashmir wants to create this garden, she stated, “I want to incorporate geometry into designing gardens so I can apply what I learned in school to real-world causes that I care about.” Georgia added, “I enjoy being a part of this club, because no matter your shape, size, or knowledge of a topic, you can make a positive difference in the world around you.” The students felt by exploring geometry principles through the lens of garden design, they can discover new ways to interact with the natural environment and be creative in outdoor spaces.
This project is an excellent example of how students can apply classroom learning to real-world projects. Sarah Thompson, a parent volunteer who came out to support the Garden Design Challenge, stated, “This is a beautiful example of why project-based learning is such an effective method of providing school-aged children the opportunity to learn through community engagement. It was wonderful to see all the different generations collaborating together towards such a wholesome goal that benefits everyone involved, including the pollinators!” By participating in the challenge, students can learn about pollinators, the threats they face, and how they can change the world! Community gardens also foster a sense of unity and pride, bringing people of all ages together to work towards a common goal.
With the help and guidance from Mr. Jeff Rossen, the Founder of Rossen Landscape, the students measured the available space and began working on their designs. They used the tools of geometry to create a garden plan that would maximize the use of space and resources while providing a healthy habitat for our little flying friends. The community garden will feature a variety of native plants, as well as a gathering space for community members to enjoy the natural beauty of the garden. This project collaboration with students, seniors, and local businesses helps develop important skills in teamwork and leadership, all while working together to create a positive impact on the environment and the community.
Through this club, we can all do our part to help save pollinators and create a more sustainable future for generations to come. Meet the Club Officers: Kashmir Pandolfi - President/Founder, Georgia Orcutt -Vice President/Dictionary, Katheryn Ji -Treasurer/Historian, Olivia and Isabella Hao -Secretaries, and Danielle Damjan - Second Vice President are all looking forward to making the world a better place and saving animals using what we are learning in school.
To learn more and how you can join the club visit this LINK.
Fabulous job. Everyon!!!