SAE:

 Adopt a Community Building for Beautification

Description:

  Students adopt and improve the value and/or the appearance of a building within the community. This is an easy project for students that do not have projects at their home. It also is a project that builds community spirit and pride.

Students may adopt areas at the public library, elementary or middle schools, community centers, chamber of commerce buildings etc.

Improvement activities may include: landscaping the site, installing irrigation, maintenance of the grounds, mulching beds, planting annuals or perennials, etc.

 Student should draw up and agreement between them and the owners for supplies to be purchased and on hand.

 Cindy Green, January 2000

Factors To Consider

Ranking: 1 = lowest 10 = highest

Time required

 7

Investment

 1

Equipment needed

5

Skills required

 5

Facilities required

 1

Land required

 1

Labor Intensity

 10

Potential for income

 1

Transportation required

 5

Expansion possibilities

 2

Expertise needed

 4

Advertising needed

 1

Susceptible to disease

 2

Susceptible to insects

 2

Suitable for residential areas

 1

Other (specify)

Length of production cycle

 1 year

Regional

 Needs change with season

When to start project

 Fall

Notes:

  The written agreement helps the students and the owners understand their responsibility for the project

Sources of Additional Information:

  Extension bulletins on landscape maintenance