Education
Section 1, Conservation
Class 1A
Wildflowers and Native Habitats
Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. was a leader in fostering livable communities. What project has your club(s) been involved with or implemented that highlights “the pursuit of environmental sustainability”? Showcase your project by creating a visually compelling video not to exceed two minutes. Each Zone is responsible for providing an entry whether as an individual, a club or a collaboration of clubs within their zone and may work together to describe a project that one or more of the clubs have implemented within the past two years that addresses a specific issue in their zone.
Six Entries
GCA Zone III
Healthy Habitat at Home
Project Description: “In the spirit of Frederick Olmsted, clubs are reintroducing native plants, creating pollinator gardens, reducing the use of chemicals, and taking the Healthy Yard Pledge.”
“Good message and captivating images.”
“Continuity was interrupted by narration.”
GCA Zone IV
Growing Native Habitats Across the Garden State
Project Description: “Zone IV is growing native habitats across the Garden State. We are restoring biodiversity one garden at a time to feed pollinators and educate communities.”
“Impressive list of conservation projects in Zone IV with the inclusion of Freeman Medal winners.”
“Presentation could have been more creative with a smoother flow and better transition.”
GCA Zone V
Planting Natives in Wetlands
Project Description: “The members of the Carrie T. Watkins Garden Club demonstrate their Partners for Plants program from collaboration to wetland planting in their state park.”
“Good example of a public/private partnership.”
“Content of the video would have benefited from seeing more slides of the plants and project.”
GCA Zone VII
Wildflower Garden Restoration Project
Project Description: “A thoughtful restoration of an urban park wildflower garden provides conservation, education and recreation, while sustaining a livable, natural space for the community.”
“Creative approach. Content is strong, slides are beautiful and transition is well done.”
“Difficulty understanding some of the narration.”
GCA Zone X
The Critical Role of Native Plants in Our Ecosystem
Project Description: “Restoring the Health of Our Ecosystem by Advocating for Native Plants”
“Comprehensive, educational, and inspiring. Well done!”
GCA Zone XI
A Butterfly Garden in Evanston, Illinois
Project Description: “The Garden Club of Evanston was inspired in 1995 to develop a public city garden that supported pollinator populations, especially butterfly species.”
“Commendable objective in an unusual setting.”
“Presentation would have benefited from increased information about plants and gardens.”
