Mound Laser

Purpose of the trip:  The tenth grade class went to Mound Laser to help plant a bioswale in their garden out the building. We had to plant all the plants and spread mulch around the plants after we were done. This was part of the introduction to the trail and to give us some skills in planting plants before we plant things on our own trail.

What I did: I planted several things like tiger grass in dimples around a "stream". This process, which the whole tenth grade class did, created a bioswale in Mound Laser's landscaping, to help reduce water runoff from large storms and to create an appealing landscape. Here is a picture of a bioswale if you are unfamiliar with what one is:

From::www.nrcs.usda.gov

Guiding Principles: If I had to judge this project on three guiding principles, they would be education, conversation, and environmental impact.  The environmental impact and conservation would receive full marks and they do a great job at illustrating a bioswale.  However, the education principle would receive a point or two off because it is a great example of a bioswale, but several people do not know what a bioswale is. 
   
Reflection: This was a great opportunity to learn about bioswales and it was a great chance to learn a similar process of planting plants that are similar to what we will be planting on the trail.