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Teaching Section Krakos, Kyra [1], Lauer, Peggy [2]. Sustainability as a format for student learning: The invasive honeysuckle project". In Fall 2013, Maryville University created a new course in Conservation and Sustainability that focused on students writing the EPA P3: People Prosperity and Planet grant. We will present on the learning experience of the students as well as their final topic: The Honeysuckle Sustainability Project, which actively addressed the invasive species Lonicera maackii and Lonicera japonica that has overtaken the native habitat of the Maryville campus. The project created a management plan for invasive species that restores native ecosystems, reduces bio-waste through product development, and promotes community education and involvement. This plan is designed to be transferable to other invasive species and other institutions. Broader Impacts:
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1 - Maryville University, Biology, 650 Maryville University, St Louis, MO, 63141, USA 2 - Maryville University, 650 Maryville University Drive , Saint Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States
Keywords: invasive species teaching Botany Education community education sustainability.
Presentation Type: Oral Paper:Papers for Sections Session: 2 Location: Marlborough A/Riverside Hilton Date: Monday, July 29th, 2013 Time: 8:15 AM Number: 2002 Abstract ID:725 Candidate for Awards:None |