1. Noah Bainter, Sam Beall, and Hunter Rooney

2. Brainstorming  We wanted to make a difference  We looked into native plants  We liked the idea and wanted to inform the public

3. Research  We researched what native plants are in Maryland  Learned about native plants and their importance  Researched invasive species

4. Planning  We made a Gmail account to contact people from the Green Team  When we were planning we contacted, Ms. Patton, the Green Team Coordinator  When we started planning in more detail we contacted Ms. Simpkin  We would be teaching Ms. Simpkin’s class and Ms. Holmes’ class

5. Our Plan in Action  We rode the bus to Mechanicsville Elementary school  Presented to Ms. Holmes and Ms. Simpkins class  Planted Black Eyed Susan's, Cone Flowers and False Indigo

6. Photos

7. Application  The kids will plant their native plants in the courtyard  They can teach others about native plants  They can help the environment by doing what we taught them

8. Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following people:  Ms. Simpkin  Ms. Patton  Mr. Direnzo  Ms.Holmes  Mechanicsville Green Team

9. Bibliography  Native Plants. Web..