Module 6
Activity A: Planning a Community Service Project
Participants will:
- Develop a plan for a community service project or projects
Materials Needed:
- Large paper pad
- Felt tip markers
- Masking tape
Good things to have on hand:
- Maps created in Module 5
- Local phone book for contact information on people and businesses
Grouping:
Whole group for initial decision making and planning
Sub groups may be formed to develop plans or prepare various aspects
of the project
Action:
Exploration:
1. Brainstorm ideas for the service project. Write down all ideas on
large paper and tape to wall so all the ideas are on display
2. As a group discuss the ideas. Add changes or revisions
to ideas listed.
3. Ask the group to select 3 or 4 of the ideas they
think are most promising 4. Discuss the pro's and con's of these project possibilities and make
a final selection.
Project Development:
5. As a group write a detailed description of the project, including:
- what they hope to accomplish by doing this project
- when it will be done
- where it will take place
- equipment and materials needed
- people, organizations or businesses that could help
6. At this point, the group could break into committees or subgroups
to work on various aspects of the project. Set a time when they will
report back to the group.
7. Bring the whole group together. Committees share their ideas and
ask for suggestions from the group.
8. Decide on "Next Steps"
The following example is a brief outline of an action plan for creating
a pollinator-friendly garden or improving a site they have identified
through in Module 5, mapping their neighborhood or an area of the community.
Planning for a Pollinator-Friendly Garden Service Project
Materials needed:
- Large sheet of butcher paper, markers
- Large map, list of suggested improvements from Activity B, Module
5
- Camera
Getting Ready:
- Tape up butcher paper and large map and list of suggested improvements
Grouping:
Whole group
Action:
1. Display large map of site and list of proposed improvements. Compare
it with the checklist for a pollinator-friendly garden or landscape project.
2. Develop plans for making improvements. Sketch in the desired improvements
on the large site map. Make lists of equipment and materials needed,
determine how and where they can be obtained, assign responsibilities,
and set a date and time to carry out the plan.
3. An additional meeting or phone calls may be necessary to make sure
equipment and materials have been obtained and/or address problems.
Note: This service project will probably need to take place on a Saturday
and/or divided into several sessions.
Going Further:
This map could be used as the focal point for creating a display about
creating and/or improving residential and public landscaping to attract
pollinators. Pictures taken during survey of the area, checklist of desirable
landscaping features, and proposed plans for improvement of selected
site could be included.
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