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DFES...The Academy of Environmental Sciences 11/25/14
River Rocks
Mrs. Catoe and Mrs. Horan will be painting rocks with all students in grade Kindergarten through fifth grade. These rocks will be used to ourline beds in The Secret Garden. Second grade began this project and also placed their rocks out there. Teachers will be given their class rocks and will be asked to fill in the spaces in the garden. Special thanks to Mrs. Catoe and Mrs. Horan for taking on this project!
Pond Dipping at Saluda Shoals!
What did you find?
Using Tools
Composting
What are the benefits to composting and why should we?
Compost helps bind clusters of soil particles, called aggregates, which provide good soil structure. Such soil is full of tiny air channels & pores that hold air, moisture and nutrients.
- Compost helps sandy soil retain water and nutrients.
- Compost loosens tightly bound particles in clay or silt soil so roots can spread, water drain & air penetrate.
- Compost alters soil structure, making it less likely to erode, and prevents soil spattering on plants—spreading disease.
- Compost can hold nutrients tight enough to prevent them from washing out, but loosely enough so plants can take them up as needed.
- Compost makes any soil easier to work.
Starbucks anyone?
New Bulletin Board
1. To advertise what classrooms and teachers are doing
2. To advertise what we are recycling, restoring, and conserving as it applies to the "Green Steps" requirements.
Please let me know if you have a new project that you would like highlighted!
Have a Thankful Thanksgiving!
DFES... The Academy of Environmental Sciences
Email: eperkins@lexrich5.org
Location: 7900 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, United States
Phone: (803) 476-3990
Twitter: @Eperkins_dfes