| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.69 |
| Liaison | Ian McKeown |
| Submission Date | Jan. 27, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Loyola Marymount University
Tier2-2: Organic Garden
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Joseph
Rasmussen Sustainability Manager Facilities Management |
Does the institution have an on-campus garden where students are able to gain organic farming and/or gardening experience?:
A brief description of the garden:
The LIONS Garden was created on the LMU campus to raise awareness and participation of the student population in agricultural sustainability. The garden features raised beds that allow the students the most diverse education in urban farming techniques. Students learn about soil fertility, composting, and best practices for organic gardening in urban environments. The purpose is to reacquaint new generations with knowledge of how to plan and implement the garden to be both agriculturally beneficial and sustainable. The garden allows LMU to put words into action, and environmental innovations are brought to life to showcase their viability. The garden features such innovations as rainwater harvesting, storm water management through a bioswale, on-site composting, a hydroponic tower garden, and 97% recycled plastic tables and benches. The LIONS Garden also features a peace pole that was installed to create a sacred space for reflection based on a deep respect for inter-faith and inter-cultural perspectives.
The website URL where information about the garden is available:
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