The project took approximately 11 months to complete. Once the signs were received from production, students installed them on the posts. The students made boot brushes to accompany the invasive species signage at the North and South Loop trailheads. Their final designs were sent for production, while an Earth Science and Civics class student construction crew dug holes and placed posts. Students worked in two-person teams to research narrative and graphics for the signs. Griebel and the students worked with Department of Natural Resources (DNR) specialist Theresa Neal and members of the Tahquamenon Country Pathways Association on a botanical trail survey and to select interpretative topics.īen Degeler, left, and Keagan Davis, of Whitefish Township Community School, stand behind the "Logging: the original renewable resource" sign. The students created interpretive panels to explain the danger of invasive species and to identify native wildlife, trees, and plants in the ecosystem. Their goal was to improve the overall experience for visitors and residents. Griebel and the students also wanted to educate the public on native plants found in the park. Teacher John Griebel said volunteers in grades 8-11 from his Earth Science class, completed a project to educate the public on identifying and reducing the spread of invasive plant species in Lake Superior State Park, Paradise Pathways, South Loop trail. To qualify as environment-based, the project must provide a benefit for Michigan flora, wildlife, air, water, land, or ecosystems. The annual recognition program recognizes students in grades 6-12 for completing a school-sanctioned, environment-based project that has tangible results. ![]() ![]() Malina McKechnie, left, and Mary Kerkennes of White Township Community School, stand behind the "Brush before you hike" sign. Nominated by the school Superintendent Vince Gross, the students are the winners of this year’s Environmental Service Award. Students at the Whitefish Township Community School in Paradise, Mich., undertook a project to make sure their community stays a paradise.
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