Project Overview
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Proposal abstract:
This project engages youth in regenerative agriculture by transforming an existing garden bed into a standards-based pollinator waystation using soil-building practices inspired by hugelkultur, compost cycling, and native habitat design. Youth learn through site assessment, phased installation, habitat health monitoring, and multi-season ecological observation. The innovation lies in integrating conservation habitat and food-producing systems to demonstrate ecosystem services within a farm context. By piloting and documenting this Regenerative Waystation model, the project offers a structured, adaptable framework for educators seeking to teach soil health, habitat health, and sustainable agriculture through hands-on, systems-based learning.
Project objectives from proposal:
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Increase regenerative agriculture knowledge of approximately 20 youth through hands-on installation of a pollinator waystation and avian habitat monitoring within a farm.
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Demonstrate ecological soundness by teaching soil-building practices, perennial native plant systems, and habitat health tracking as indicators of farm stability.
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Explore economic viability through farmer-led discussions and optional participation in direct-to-market experiences, illustrating how pollination and soil health support sustainable revenue.
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Strengthen understanding of land stewardship through land stewardship, habitat restoration, and youth leadership. Youth will share outcomes with the local residnets and complete surveys to evaluate learning.