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CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT |
The Conservation Department has
projects promoting increasing awareness of energy options, preserving
natural resources and education of waste material.
The three general areas that the Conservation Department oversees are
Special Projects, Beautification, and Resource Conservation |
| I. SPECIAL PROJECTS - PRESERVATION AND
REVITALIZATION OF CITY, STATE, AND NATIONAL PARKS |
- Continue maintenance and seasonal plantings at Grace Harris
park, downtown Buford.
- Do Nature Walk series in conjunction with Ramblin' Wrecks in
fall, winter, and spring to investigate local habitats and wet
lands.
- Celebrate Earth Day with a school (perhaps Buford Elementary)
in April.
- Promote certification of members' yards as wildlife habitats
through National Wildlife Federation.
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| II. BEAUTIFICATION |
| A. Participate in Community Beautification Projects |
- Work with city to establish community garden site for people
to grow vegetables and share with the hungry.
- Have members buy flower seeds on sale at end of season.
Donate flower seeds to Buford Academy garden. Have members bring
perennials (when dividing in fall) to donate to school.
- Organize a work day to clean shores on coves of all members
who live on Lake Lanier. Recycle findings when possible.
- Include environmental news in club newsletter with recycling
tips and simple action ideas.
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| B. Research and Implement Tree Planting/Preservation
Projects |
- Plant trees to honor women of achievement in our community.
May be one in conjunction with city in new park across from Bona
Allen special events facility or in area with proposed bronze horse
statue. Could provide a park bench near statue
- Work with Gwinnett police and Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful on
a "Graffiti Hurts" program and anti-littering education (including
cigarette butts) at schools.
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| III. RESOURCE CONSERVATION - . EDUCATION, AWARENESS,
AND PRACTICE |
- Invite a park ranger (state or national) or a naturalist like
Charles Seabrook to speak at a meeting. Could invite other members
of community to attend.
- Participate in Kids and Kindness program at Buford elementary
and Buford Academy.
- Using USDA "Backyard Conservation" booklet encourage members
and neighbors to begin a resource conservation program in their own
yards.
- Educate members and friends about participating in the
recycling loop.
- Celebrate America Recycles Day, November 15.
For more information contact:
Linda Ayers
ayers9@msn.com
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