Developing our Sense of Place

At IVA charter middle school, we've been exploring the natural world and our deep connection to (and dependence on) plants through poetry, field trips, and tastings.  Together, we've been inspired to create a local habitat at the school, with plants native to coastal Southern California.  This week we planted nearly 180 specimens - California Buckwheat, Hummingbird Sage, Coyote Bush, Toyon, Coffeeberry, Sisyrinchium and others - in a 3,000sf garden.  This native learning garden will be a place for reflection, exploration, observation, and fun.  Thank you to the California Native Plant Society for your generous contribution to the project.