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Students in Saline teacher David Mellor's botany-plant science class were presented with a gift Jan. 24 designed to help conserve natural resources and promote sustainability.
The city's Environmental Commission presented the class with four rain barrels, which recycle runoff water.
"This presentation of the rain barrel kits from the Saline environmental group fits in perfectly with the concept of sustainable agriculture and wetlands management we are teaching here at the Saline Agriscience FFA program," Mellor said.
"Now that we have a template and plan to go by, students can create additional rain barrels they can use at their home gardens to further extend the concept of water conservation and sustainable agriculture."
The runoff comes from the rooftop of the school's greenhouse, which the students are helping to build as part of a class project.
The greenhouse is a two-year project being built with the help of students and parents. Funds from the school's Parent-Teacher Organization, along with a grant, have helped finance the project.
When completed, it will grow hanging plants, flowers and organic produce. Mellor is expecting it to be complete by March.
Mellor said he recently applied for a $2,500 grant from the National FFA organization, which will help fund 4-foot---foot modular gardens that can be transported between schools within the district. Mellor said he will not know until the end of February whether the grant application received approval.
Kristina Schneider, 17, a senior at Saline High School, said the class has provided her with hands-on experience and taught her about greenhouse construction. Continued...
The city's Environmental Commission presented the class with four rain barrels, which recycle runoff water.
"This presentation of the rain barrel kits from the Saline environmental group fits in perfectly with the concept of sustainable agriculture and wetlands management we are teaching here at the Saline Agriscience FFA program," Mellor said.
"Now that we have a template and plan to go by, students can create additional rain barrels they can use at their home gardens to further extend the concept of water conservation and sustainable agriculture."
The runoff comes from the rooftop of the school's greenhouse, which the students are helping to build as part of a class project.
The greenhouse is a two-year project being built with the help of students and parents. Funds from the school's Parent-Teacher Organization, along with a grant, have helped finance the project.
When completed, it will grow hanging plants, flowers and organic produce. Mellor is expecting it to be complete by March.
Mellor said he recently applied for a $2,500 grant from the National FFA organization, which will help fund 4-foot---foot modular gardens that can be transported between schools within the district. Mellor said he will not know until the end of February whether the grant application received approval.
Kristina Schneider, 17, a senior at Saline High School, said the class has provided her with hands-on experience and taught her about greenhouse construction. Continued...
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She has also enjoyed watching the greenhouse become what it is now as compared to the beginning when it was just a slab of cement.
The sustainable practices also will help save money on operational costs at the greenhouse.
Schneider said the rain barrels will help reduce the amount of water needed in the building and the thermo-heating will decrease the amount of propane used in the greenhouse.
Mary Hess, a member of the commission, said it's a wonderful group and praised Saline City Councilman David Rhoads for the work he has done.
The environmental commission hosts multiple events. On April 28, it will host an e-waste event. The group also hosts workshops where they teach people how to make their own rain barrels.
The commission meets 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend the group's meetings.
Staff Writer Amy Bell can be reached at 429-7380 or abell@heritage.com. Text HERNews and HERWeather to 22700 to receive news and weather alerts to your cellphone. Msg and data rates may apply. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel.
The sustainable practices also will help save money on operational costs at the greenhouse.
Schneider said the rain barrels will help reduce the amount of water needed in the building and the thermo-heating will decrease the amount of propane used in the greenhouse.
Mary Hess, a member of the commission, said it's a wonderful group and praised Saline City Councilman David Rhoads for the work he has done.
The environmental commission hosts multiple events. On April 28, it will host an e-waste event. The group also hosts workshops where they teach people how to make their own rain barrels.
The commission meets 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend the group's meetings.
Staff Writer Amy Bell can be reached at 429-7380 or abell@heritage.com. Text HERNews and HERWeather to 22700 to receive news and weather alerts to your cellphone. Msg and data rates may apply. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel.
Students in Saline teacher David Mellor's botany-plant science class were presented with a gift Jan. 24 designed to help conserve natural resources and promote sustainability.
The city's Environmental Commission presented the class with four rain barrels, which recycle runoff water.
"This presentation of the rain barrel kits from the Saline environmental group fits in perfectly with the concept of sustainable agriculture and wetlands management we are teaching here at the Saline Agriscience FFA program," Mellor said.
"Now that we have a template and plan to go by, students can create additional rain barrels they can use at their home gardens to further extend the concept of water conservation and sustainable agriculture."
The runoff comes from the rooftop of the school's greenhouse, which the students are helping to build as part of a class project.
The greenhouse is a two-year project being built with the help of students and parents. Funds from the school's Parent-Teacher Organization, along with a grant, have helped finance the project.
When completed, it will grow hanging plants, flowers and organic produce. Mellor is expecting it to be complete by March.
Mellor said he recently applied for a $2,500 grant from the National FFA organization, which will help fund 4-foot---foot modular gardens that can be transported between schools within the district. Mellor said he will not know until the end of February whether the grant application received approval.
Kristina Schneider, 17, a senior at Saline High School, said the class has provided her with hands-on experience and taught her about greenhouse construction.
She has also enjoyed watching the greenhouse become what it is now as compared to the beginning when it was just a slab of cement.
The sustainable practices also will help save money on operational costs at the greenhouse.
Schneider said the rain barrels will help reduce the amount of water needed in the building and the thermo-heating will decrease the amount of propane used in the greenhouse.
Mary Hess, a member of the commission, said it's a wonderful group and praised Saline City Councilman David Rhoads for the work he has done.
The environmental commission hosts multiple events. On April 28, it will host an e-waste event. The group also hosts workshops where they teach people how to make their own rain barrels.
The commission meets 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend the group's meetings.
Staff Writer Amy Bell can be reached at 429-7380 or abell@heritage.com. Text HERNews and HERWeather to 22700 to receive news and weather alerts to your cellphone. Msg and data rates may apply. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel.
The city's Environmental Commission presented the class with four rain barrels, which recycle runoff water.
"This presentation of the rain barrel kits from the Saline environmental group fits in perfectly with the concept of sustainable agriculture and wetlands management we are teaching here at the Saline Agriscience FFA program," Mellor said.
"Now that we have a template and plan to go by, students can create additional rain barrels they can use at their home gardens to further extend the concept of water conservation and sustainable agriculture."
The runoff comes from the rooftop of the school's greenhouse, which the students are helping to build as part of a class project.
The greenhouse is a two-year project being built with the help of students and parents. Funds from the school's Parent-Teacher Organization, along with a grant, have helped finance the project.
When completed, it will grow hanging plants, flowers and organic produce. Mellor is expecting it to be complete by March.
Mellor said he recently applied for a $2,500 grant from the National FFA organization, which will help fund 4-foot---foot modular gardens that can be transported between schools within the district. Mellor said he will not know until the end of February whether the grant application received approval.
Kristina Schneider, 17, a senior at Saline High School, said the class has provided her with hands-on experience and taught her about greenhouse construction.
She has also enjoyed watching the greenhouse become what it is now as compared to the beginning when it was just a slab of cement.
The sustainable practices also will help save money on operational costs at the greenhouse.
Schneider said the rain barrels will help reduce the amount of water needed in the building and the thermo-heating will decrease the amount of propane used in the greenhouse.
Mary Hess, a member of the commission, said it's a wonderful group and praised Saline City Councilman David Rhoads for the work he has done.
The environmental commission hosts multiple events. On April 28, it will host an e-waste event. The group also hosts workshops where they teach people how to make their own rain barrels.
The commission meets 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend the group's meetings.
Staff Writer Amy Bell can be reached at 429-7380 or abell@heritage.com. Text HERNews and HERWeather to 22700 to receive news and weather alerts to your cellphone. Msg and data rates may apply. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel.
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