Education Division
Section 1, Conservation
Class 1B
Restoration and Invasive Remediation
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.
GCA Zone I
Lawn to Habitat Project
Project Description: “Mown grass is an environmental catastrophe . . . let’s change it into a cost-saving solution for both towns and pollinators.”
“Well done. Presentation leaves a lasting impression and provides a good solution to an environmental problem. Link at the end is a nice addition.”
“Difficult to connect the information in the first slide to the focus of the video.”
GCA Zone II
The Goat Initiative
Project Description: “Focusing public attention on herbivores, not herbicides, our Irwin Park goats are effective educators as they devour invasives and fertilize soil for native pollinator-friendly flora.”
Special Awards Judges’ Comments: “‘Bring in the Goats!’ Educational, inspirational, and innovative way to eliminate invasive vegetation to allow native plants to thrive.”
Judges’ Comments: “Excellent, inspiring, and amusing. Video defines the problem and provides a clever, doable solution.”
GCA Zone VI
Tending Ancient Land: Restoration of Bare Hills Serpentine Barrens
Project Description: “Globally rare Serpentine Barrens require disturbance for survival. Adaptive Management at Bare Hills Barrens engages people as informed agents of disturbance restoring the ancient ecosystem.”
“Good information about the uniqueness of the Serpentine Barrens.”
“More about the role of the GCA Club in preserving Serpentine Barrens would have enhanced presentation.”
GCA Zone VIII
Turning the Tide: Saving Harbor Island
Project Description: “Recently king tides have flooded Harbor Island. We are replacing lost plant material with natives that will better survive changing weather patterns and support wildlife.”
“What has been accomplished at Harbor Island is commendable.”
“Better flow of the narration would have enhanced the video. More information about the process used to solve the unique problems facing Harbor Island would have benefited video.”
GCA Zone IX
Weed Wrangle: Stopping the spread of invasive species, together
Project Description: “Organize community partnerships that connect volunteers with public lands for the purpose of education and eradication of non-native invasive plants with planned native restoration.”
“Creative presentation. Good explanation of Weed Wrangle and P4P.”
“Content and effectiveness would have been enhanced with more information on specific plant objectives and results.”
GCA Zone XII
Wildfire Recovery
Project Description: “Following devastating fires in The Columbia River Gorge, The Portland Garden Club partnered with local groups to give Mother Nature a hand with recovery.”
“Timely and important information about the devastation of wildfires.”
“More information about the club objectives and what was planted after the fire would have enhanced presentation.”
