Start Date
2023
Description
Calvin University is on land that drains into the Plaster Creek watershed, which is known as the most contaminated watershed in West Michigan. Plaster Creek Stewards (PCS) is a local watershed group at Calvin University that uses native plantings and curb-cut rain gardens to address human impact to the watershed, including ten areas on Calvin’s campus. The restored habitats and rain gardens are unique features that still perceived by many as a challenge to traditional aesthetics. I embrace the intersection of arts and sciences to provide PCS and Calvin University with visually compelling resources for the public to learn about the restored areas and native plantings with maps, care guides, and signage.
Recommended Citation
Wakeman, Orion and Warners, Dave, "Using art to foster creation care and advance environmental sustainability" (2023). Summer Research. 47.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/summer_research/2023/Posters/47
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Using art to foster creation care and advance environmental sustainability
Calvin University is on land that drains into the Plaster Creek watershed, which is known as the most contaminated watershed in West Michigan. Plaster Creek Stewards (PCS) is a local watershed group at Calvin University that uses native plantings and curb-cut rain gardens to address human impact to the watershed, including ten areas on Calvin’s campus. The restored habitats and rain gardens are unique features that still perceived by many as a challenge to traditional aesthetics. I embrace the intersection of arts and sciences to provide PCS and Calvin University with visually compelling resources for the public to learn about the restored areas and native plantings with maps, care guides, and signage.