Campus Garden Dedication
09/21/2012
In one of the first events of Fall Family Weekend 2012, faculty, staff, and students gathered for the dedication of George’s Grove, the campus garden established by the Student Environmental Alliance.
Kathy Thornton ‘13 and Amanda Anastasia ‘13 introduce each of the speakers for the dedication
Special guest alumna and former SEA President Amanda Pruzinsky ‘12 describes how the vision for the garden evolved.
Kathy Thornton ‘13 and Amanda Anastasia ‘13 describe how the teachings of Dr. Bill Schindler have inspired the Student Environmental Alliance to plan a prehistoric garden to demonstrate indigenous horticultural practices.
Guests listen attentively to Dr. Bill Schindler’s remarks about opportunities for experiential learning at the garden.
Program Manager for the C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience Michael Buckley poses a question about the organic gardening techniques used at the garden.
In conclusion of the dedication, a fall perennial plant was placed in the ground to symbolize the self-renewing vitality of the garden. The crape myrtle attracts many beneficial insects to the garden.
Guests listen attentively to Dr. Bill Schindler’s remarks about opportunities for experiential learning at the garden.
Cara Murray ‘14 shares a speech about the importance of establishing an Environmental Studies honors society and pursuing new opportunities for the forest garden, such as aquaculture and livestock.
Habitat for Humanity, which helped to construct the shed and garden boxes, joins the Student Environmental Alliance for a celebratory photo.
Student Environmental Alliance Co-President Kathy Thornton ‘13 is all smiles for the dedication.
Dr. Bill Schindler explains the ecological significance of the campus garden.
Emma Spence ‘14, Groundskeeper Chris Rainer, Cara Murray ‘14, Cidney Carter ‘13, Assistant Professor of Anthropology Bill Schindler, and Assistant Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving John Beck ‘05 listen to the emcees.
Guests stand near a small fig tree, one of several fruit trees planned to grow into a low-maintenance canopy of readily available food.