Project Earth Care

Pelly Place Ravine Revitalization
P R O J E C T   E A R T H    C A R E
Project Earth Care was created by Chief Sealth Sports & Events Marketing students to establish a positive intergenerational experience, along with environmental learning opportunities, in a pro-active educational project.

The program is designed to form partnerships between K-12 schools, local colleges, community members and local government to identify and actively work on environmental projects that benefit the entire community.

Project Earth Care offers a unique vertical alignment opportunity for grade, middle and high schools, with students at all levels directly involved in the project.

Curricula is developed and provided to local schools, along with ideas on how to get students involved with the environmental aspects of the project. In the process, intergenerational learning groups are formed that foster both student and adult mentoring opportunity’s and create cooperative learning environments.
P E L L Y    P L A C E    R E V I T A L I Z A T I O N

Beginning with the Pelly Place Ravine pilot project in West Seattle, this unique template can be replicated in other parts of Seattle, throughout the United States or even the world, as we strive to get youth actively involved in the growing number of environmental issues facing our world.

Students created four project work groups, which included:

  • air, soil and water quality studies
  • habitat research
  • control of non point pollution
  • invasive plant identification
  • invasive removal, native plant / tree plantings
  • photo and video documentation featuring a historical documentary on the Ravine
Working together, youth and adults acquired valuable insights into the environment, while gaining a unique perspective of their neighborhood’s history. This cooperation fostered increased understanding and mutual respect while breaking down stereotypes and negative perceptions.

To date, students and community members have removed over 4,600 invasives and planted over 350 native trees, plants and shrubs.

The project has been praised as a "Critical educational tool" by The Alliance For Climate Protection and recognized by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Wangari Maathai.
A R T    W O L F E
 
Art Wolfe's photographs are recognized throughout the world for their mastery of color, composition, and perspective. Wolfe’s pictures interpret and record the world’s wildlife, landscapes, and native cultures and inspire those who celebrate and protect these precious assets. Speaking through his lens, Wolfe remains a tireless defender and passionate advocate for the environment.
Working with Sealth students, Art is directly involved and deeply committed to seeing Project Earth Care expand to other cities and country’s around the world.		  
S P E C I A L    T H A N K S    T O :
Gatewood Elementary School
Denny Middle School
City of Seattle Dept of Neighborhoods
Seattle Parks & Recreation
Art Wolfe Inc
Stonehedge Tree Service
Viking Bank