| This unit takes a community
approach to open space by focusing on a nearby city park to
teach students about park design, management and use. Balancing
nature with the needs of city residents is an ongoing challenge
in urban parks. By exploring natural communities and ecosystems
within their local park, students begin to appreciate the ecological
significance of open space. They become aware of the dynamic
state of nature as they observe materials cycling through the
forest environment and learn about successional change. The
children understand that the park’s past affects what
they see today, and present-day actions impact the park’s
future.
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or email our Education Coordinator, Justin Pegnataro:
justin.pegnataro@yale.edu
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