Westlake High School Plants with a Purpose
February 16, 2010
It was a cold February day outside, but, inside the walls of Westlake High School (WHS), thoughts were in full bloom about native plants and pollinators. The student members of the WHS Earth Tomorrow Club teamed up in groups of three and began their “Plants with a Purpose” research on native plants. They answered such questions as: “What kind of conditions do native plants thrive in?” and “what wildlife and pollinators do the native plants support?”
The students did an excellent job asking essential questions and working together to further their knowledge about the native plants they will soon be planting in their garden.
Sarah Collman, EcoAddendum’s Artscapes Program Educator, helped the students to use their newly discovered knowledge of native plants to create observation inspired relief prints. Some students were interested in native plant images, while others used images of insects and pollinators.
The students were excited to learn this new process and create their own works of art. It was an afternoon filled with native plant education, paint, and smiles. Thanks to all the Earth Tomorrow Club members and Mr. Hoge, the club sponsor, for all their hard work during this activity.
Photographer: Cecilia Marrero
