Lanier a Green Flag School

On April 22, 2013 Lanier Middle School Eco-club planted the Lanier bioretention garden on April 22^nd from 3PM – 4:30 PM. Students, teachers, parents, and community members planted native plants from Earth Sangha’s Native Plant Nursery and a native seed mix from Ernst Conservation Seeds.

This project was identified by Lanier students, during a campus “storm water tour” to identify storm water issues and opportunities. Lands and Waters, with funding from a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant, worked with Lanier and other partners including Angler Environmental, City of Fairfax, Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District, Friends of Accotink, to design and install the bioretention garden. The garden will collect and filter storm water runoff from a school parking lot, reducing pollution, sedimentation, and storm water runoff in the Accotink Creek Watershed. Science students will be monitoring the efficiency and functionality of the bioretention garden as part of their Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences curriculum.

Donation of Student School Meal Leftovers to Local Food Banks

• Students introduced the program via morning announcement.
• Students prepared posters for cafeteria to inform what can be donated vs. what can’t be donate.
• Teachers and administartors supervised the donation during lunches.
• Students count and pack the donated food for pick up during the Eco-Club (twice a week)
• Parent Volunteers pick up and drop off food to The Lamb Center (local food bank).
• Boxes full of food items are being donated every week. (milk, orange, banana, cereal, apple sauce, etc.)

Fairfax City Mayor, Scott Silverthorne issued a proclamation in support of America Recycles Day at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, 11/13/12. The event took place at Fairfax City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax, VA 22030. Mayor in concert with the City Council recognized Novemeber 15, 2012 as America Recycles Day. Students from Lanier Middle School joined the Mayor as he read the proclamation. Memebers of Lanier recycle team were invited to join the Mayor, which included, students, staff, and parents.

Link to the live telecast is below:

http://fairfax.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=995

 

Students and staff from Lanier’s Eco Club joined volunteers from Accenture, Lands and Waters, City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation on Veteran’s Day, Monday 11/12/12. The project included invasive removal, trail maintenance in Kutner Park area, creating a freshwater bog, enhancing a vernal pool, and winterizing a student vegetable garden. This work supports existing “Living Classrooms” programs at Lanier MS, providing hands-on learning experiences for students that integrate with science curriculum.