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also help us use our cam corders, Xap Shot camera, and audio equipment to help <br />collect, data from t.he Area. Rod Vacek, our Science Curriculum Consultant, has <br />worked with us throughout the project to help in the integration of the Area and <br />our curriculum areas. <br /> This fall we will be creating several garden plots so that classrooms will <br />have an opportunity to plant and grow seeds outside this coming Spring. We hope <br />th~s will expand our thinking on experimentation in a natural environment. We will <br />be seeking the assistance from our Ramsey Master Gardeners at this time. <br /> Tr~e Ramsey Environmental Expo will be held at Ramsey School this Spring, too. <br />We hope that many 4tl~ and 5t.h grade Science Fair projects will focus on the <br />environment, These projects will be displayed at the EXPO. Watch for more <br />~nformation about this event. <br /> <br />What will happen when the new school is built? <br /> The KKE Architects have reviewed the Environmental Learning Area and Nature <br />Trail. They will work to preserve its present qualities to the best of their abilities. <br />A sewer line will be coming from the Wetland Area. The specific point has not been <br />identified. Mark Boos, Tom Redman (District #11 Building and Grounds), Dick Nybeck <br />(District #11 Operations and Facilities), and the Core Committee have discussed <br />the importance of trying to protect our natural resources. The new school will <br />probably sit on the present Ramsey School playground area. <br /> T~e Ramsey ELA also has the help of Peggy Sand, landscape arcl~itect, as part <br />of the Twin City Tree Trust's commitment to help us develop the Ramsey School <br />Site. We will be setting plans for a 3 So $ year development of the area which will <br />~nclude tree planting, gardens, natural habitats and resources, etc.. Hopefully, with <br />the mutual interest and concern, we will create a wonderful learning environment <br />for the whole community. <br /> <br />Current Committees and Chairpersons of the Ramsey ELA: <br /> <br />Environmental Expo: Paul Couture for the City of Ramsey <br /> Jeanne Forrest for Ramsey School <br />Wetland Area Development: Paul RoChe <br />Fund-Raising: Nannette Sorenson <br />Garden Plots: Pam Jacobson <br />Signs: Klm LeTourneau <br />Site Plan Development: Janette Monear ( and Peggy Sands) <br />Trail Installation: Patty Hill <br />Prairie Development: Rod Kuehn <br /> <br /> <br />