ENVIRONMENTAL PARK

Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

ENVIRONMENTAL PARK MISSION Instill the importance of environmental sustainability on the ATS community while enjoying its great facilities.

Original Project includes: Palapa – 12-m diameter Pier – 12 m long Aeration system for the fish pond (already in place) Brick road Picnic tables Bathroooms (already in place)

Main purposes : Provide a natural outdoor teaching and research space Improve the amenity and aesthetics of the ATS campus Provide a link between teaching and learning and the local ecology Provide habitat for a range of native plants and animals Provide a space for leisure activities that promote the appreciation of nature and healthy family and social relationships

General Rules: Only reusable materials allowed Use of “palapa”, picnic tables, and other services with previous reservation without a fee for school purposes, with a fee for outside & extracurricular purposes Pets on a leash and with mandatory disposal of wastes

ENVIRONMENTAL PARK VISION An area that provides opportunities for increasing awareness and appreciation of our natural resources, and for learning about and practicing environmental sustainability during leisure and recreational activities. The following slides show examples of the components of this vision. Let’s work together towards changing them to include our students soon!

Example of “Palapa” & Pier Additional hand washing areas next to “palapa” would be required

Example of “Palapa” & Pier Looking for recycled construction materials Solar panels for supplying electricity to fountain and pond pump

Conferences Under “palapa”, on environmental issues and other topics

Field Trips Teachers taking their groups

Reforestation In strategic places, for shade and beauty

Native plants and animals Student projects that encourage reusing materials Mosquito trap

Brick road and benches

“Sustainable Footprints” Tiles in the brick road with sponsoring families Towards a “GIVING TO” footprint, instead of a “taking from” the environment

Engraved Benches “For ATS who loves these gardens, from the Smith children who learned so much here.”

Fishing

Kayaking/Canoeing

Picnic & Barbeque Areas

Family Time

Eco-friendly Kids Parties

Kite-flying/bike riding

Yoga/jogging

Camping/Summer Camp With environmental theme Science experiments Tips on the 3 R’s Fishing Kayaking Team building & leadership activities Healthy food Archery Games

THANK YOU, The Green Team