ENVIRONMENTAL PARK

Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a

trail.- Ralph Waldo Emerson

ENVIRONMENTAL PARKMISSION

Instill the importance of environmental sustainability on

the ATS community while enjoying its great facilities.

Original Project includes:Palapa – 12-m diameterPier – 12 m longAeration system for the fish pond (already in place)Brick roadPicnic tablesBathroooms (already in place)

Main purposes :Provide a natural outdoor teaching and research spaceImprove the amenity and aesthetics of the ATS campusProvide a link between teaching and learning and the local ecologyProvide habitat for a range of native plants and animalsProvide a space for leisure activities that promote the appreciation of nature and healthy family and social relationships

General Rules:Only reusable materials allowedUse of “palapa”, picnic tables, and other services with previous reservation without a fee for school purposes, with a fee for outside & extracurricular purposesPets on a leash and with mandatory disposal of wastes

ENVIRONMENTAL PARKVISION

An area that provides opportunities for increasing awareness and appreciation of

our natural resources, and for learning about and practicing environmental

sustainability during leisure and recreational activities.

The following slides show examples of the components of this vision. Let’s work together towards changing

them to include our students soon!

Example of “Palapa” & PierAdditional hand washing areas next to “palapa” would be required

Example of “Palapa” & PierLooking for recycled construction materialsSolar panels for supplying electricity to fountain and pond pump

ConferencesUnder “palapa”, on environmental issues and other topics

Field TripsTeachers taking their groups

Reforestation

In strategic places, for shade and beauty

Native plants and animals

Student projects that encourage reusing materials

Mosquito trap

Brick road and benches

“Sustainable Footprints”Tiles in the brick road with sponsoring families

Towards a “GIVING TO”

footprint, instead of a “taking

from” the environment

Engraved Benches“For ATS who loves these gardens,

from the Smith children who learned so much here.”

Fishing

Kayaking/Canoeing

Picnic & Barbeque Areas

Family Time

Eco-friendly Kids Parties

Kite-flying/bike riding

Yoga/jogging

Camping/Summer CampWith environmental themeScience experimentsTips on the 3 R’sFishingKayakingTeam building & leadership activitiesHealthy foodArcheryGames

THANK YOU,

The Green Team