Julie Larson

Larson's "Environmental Gardens" project provides hands-on learning conducive to teamwork. The program involves students, their families, educators, and the local community. The gardens include habitats for iguanas, rabbits, desert tortoises, birds, and a fish pond. Additionally, students and community volunteers maintain butterfly and hummingbird gardens. Aspects of science are incorporated through research, soil and water analysis, evaluation of bird and fish adaptations, and the study of weather and growing zones.