HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-08 PACKET 05.3.
TO:
Environmental Commission
FROM:
Emily Schmitz, Code Enforcement
DATE:
April 2, 2015
RE:
2015 Sustainability Award Nomination
2015 will mark the second annual presentation of the City’s Sustainability Award to
recognize a business, individual, or organization for their work or project reflecting
sustainability, green, and environmentally-friendly practices and education.
The 2015 award has been granted to Diane Bezdicek and Pine Hill Elementary School
for their Tower Garden Project. Each grade level at Pine Hill Elementary School has a
Tower Garden growing fresh produce including multiple types of lettuce, cilantro, parsley,
basil, and an edible flower directly in the classroom. The garden is transferred to a new
classroom after each growing cycle allowing each class to participate in the growing
process.
The project has also received great media and local attention. Staff from the Washington
County Jail will be touring the project as well as the Minnesota Department of Health and
State Legislators.
Presentation of the Sustainability Award will be held at 7:35 a.m. on Wednesday, April
22, 2015, at Pine Hill Elementary. All Commission members are welcome to attend.