San Diego high school students created 39 wildlife gardens in just 4 years; now nearly 25,000 sq ft of habitat supports native plants and pollinators
- Nearly 350 San Diego high-school students have spent the past four years turning school grounds and community spaces into native wildlife gardens, helping create or restore almost 25,000 square feet of habitat through 39 gardens.
- The work is part of the Native Biodiversity Corps, a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance programme launched in 2022 to give students hands-on experience in conservation.
- Participants learn about native plants, wildlife and habitat restoration before designing, planting and maintaining gardens with guidance from conservation professionals.
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- Nearly 350 San Diego high-school students have spent the past four years turning school grounds and community spaces into native wildlife gardens, helping create or restore almost 25,000 square feet of habitat through 39 gardens.
- The work is part of the Native Biodiversity Corps, a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance programme launched in 2022 to give students hands-on experience in conservation.
- Participants learn about native plants, wildlife and habitat restoration before designing, planting and maintaining gardens with guidance from conservation professionals.
Sources: Times of India