More Nature
For those who are not familiar with the More Nature Project, Ashley Moore is currently creating an all-native plant habitat to be used as an outdoor classroom. She strongly believes that the educational system needs more alternative teaching outlets. The project employs an optimistic approach of implementing environmental education in the public school setting. Moore, a former Sugarloaf student decided that it would be a wonderful idea to create an all native plant habitat in which students
and teachers could use as an alternative learning environment, “My aim is to create a space in which students have the opportunity to learn about companionship and stewardship with the natural world” Moore comments. The all-native habitat is located in the heart of the school where teachers can teach integrated lessons from multidisciplinary aspects, including science, math, writing and humanities, without leaving the campus.
Moore has encountered many obstacles while trying to make her vision a reality. She explains that the most difficult problem she has encountered was receiving funding in tough times that we are currently facing with the economy. Moore has realized that sending emails to over 100 neighboring businesses and organizations would not be sufficient to raise enough money needed for this specific project. She had to reach out to the community on a personal level. Moore traveled and spoke to several local businesses explaining the importance of her worthy project. In turn, Moore has raised fifteen hundred dollars and would personally like to thank all who have contributed financially. A special thanks especially goes out to the Eden House in Key West for the generous donation, love, and support.
Moore thus far has received an incredible amount of support whether it has been through donated time, money or materials. Green Dreams Nursery located in Big Pine Key is supplying machinery work, laborers, and plants. She exclaims that the project wouldn’t be happening
without the generous time and money Green Dreams had contributed. She also had a variety of local nurseries donate plants such as 10,000 Palms in Marathon, John Pennekamp Native Plant Nursery, Octopus Garden, Big Pine Key and the Marc House in Key West. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authoriy is also involved, supplying the project with rain barrels so the project will be sustainable for years to come while ensuring the school of no financial burden. Dozens of people and businesses are eager to help. Moore says “I can’t explain how many people have showed genuine passion for the project. Everybody wants to see the habitat succeed. The project wouldn’t be successful without the help from the community, I feel truly blessed to have been born and raised in the Florida Keys.”
Moore hopes the Keynoter will keep the community posted on the progress of the native plant habitat and encourages anyone to contact her if they are interested in learning more about the project. She also stresses that her financial needs are not yet met. Materials, donations, master gardeners, and volunteers are still greatly encouraged. “I will never forget that to obtain a vision of any matter there will be obstacles along the way, but none too big to cross. I know that my convictions and determination will always allow me to prevail no matter how big my dream is.” –Ashley Moore
For those who are not familiar with the More Nature Project, Ashley Moore is currently creating an all-native plant habitat to be used as an outdoor classroom. She strongly believes that the educational system needs more alternative teaching outlets. The project employs an optimistic approach of implementing environmental education in the public school setting. Moore, a former Sugarloaf student decided that it would be a wonderful idea to create an all native plant habitat in which students
and teachers could use as an alternative learning environment, “My aim is to create a space in which students have the opportunity to learn about companionship and stewardship with the natural world” Moore comments. The all-native habitat is located in the heart of the school where teachers can teach integrated lessons from multidisciplinary aspects, including science, math, writing and humanities, without leaving the campus.Moore has encountered many obstacles while trying to make her vision a reality. She explains that the most difficult problem she has encountered was receiving funding in tough times that we are currently facing with the economy. Moore has realized that sending emails to over 100 neighboring businesses and organizations would not be sufficient to raise enough money needed for this specific project. She had to reach out to the community on a personal level. Moore traveled and spoke to several local businesses explaining the importance of her worthy project. In turn, Moore has raised fifteen hundred dollars and would personally like to thank all who have contributed financially. A special thanks especially goes out to the Eden House in Key West for the generous donation, love, and support.
Moore thus far has received an incredible amount of support whether it has been through donated time, money or materials. Green Dreams Nursery located in Big Pine Key is supplying machinery work, laborers, and plants. She exclaims that the project wouldn’t be happening
without the generous time and money Green Dreams had contributed. She also had a variety of local nurseries donate plants such as 10,000 Palms in Marathon, John Pennekamp Native Plant Nursery, Octopus Garden, Big Pine Key and the Marc House in Key West. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authoriy is also involved, supplying the project with rain barrels so the project will be sustainable for years to come while ensuring the school of no financial burden. Dozens of people and businesses are eager to help. Moore says “I can’t explain how many people have showed genuine passion for the project. Everybody wants to see the habitat succeed. The project wouldn’t be successful without the help from the community, I feel truly blessed to have been born and raised in the Florida Keys.”Moore hopes the Keynoter will keep the community posted on the progress of the native plant habitat and encourages anyone to contact her if they are interested in learning more about the project. She also stresses that her financial needs are not yet met. Materials, donations, master gardeners, and volunteers are still greatly encouraged. “I will never forget that to obtain a vision of any matter there will be obstacles along the way, but none too big to cross. I know that my convictions and determination will always allow me to prevail no matter how big my dream is.” –Ashley Moore
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