Stories

Anne reflects on the work accomplished throughout her fifteen years working on the West Philadelphia Landscape Project. Based on an interview, April 2002.

Crystal describes her involvement in the West Philadelphia Landscape Project, including the Pilot Subsidence Study and the recent watersheds project undertaken in collaboration the Philadelphia Water Department. Based on an interview, April 2002.

Martin recalls memorable experiences and lessons from his time during graduate school from 1996-1998 when he worked with Sulzberger students. Martin developed curriculum and activities focused on landscape and urban environment. Based on an interview, April 2002.

Sarah describes the EPA grant that the Philadelphia Water Department got in collaboration with the Mill Creek Coalition and Sulzberger Middle School. Combining landscape improvements, community development, and education expanded the scope of the Water Department's work, and required adjustment Sarah reflects on the challenges she encountered coordinating the initial phase of the EPA grant.

Joanne tells about her recent work coordinating a project with Sulzberger Middle School and the Mill Creek Coalition through an EPA storm water management grant. The project resulted in the creation of a watershed garden that combined environmental education with storm water best management practices. Based on an interview, April 2002.

Joe describes the role that EPA has played in the Mill Creek project and how he came to be involved in the work. Based on an interview, April 2002.

Hayward talks about the origins of Aspen Farms, the work that he's done with the University of Pennsylvania and Sulzberger Middle School, and he reflects on the impact of the garden in the neighborhood. Based on an interview, April 2002.

SMS students discuss the problems that affect their school's computer lab. Based on an after-school project, February 2002.