Native Garden Sustainability Proposal — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

Instructions

Student presentations must have a faculty sponsor.

Abstracts must include a title and a description of the research, scholarship, or creative work. The description should be 150-225 words in length and constructed in a format or style appropriate for the presenter’s discipline.

The following points should be addressed within the selected format or style for the abstract:

A clear statement of the problem or question you pursued, or the scholarly goal or creative theme achieved in your work.
A brief comment about the significance or uniqueness of the work.
A clear description of the methods used to achieve the purpose or goals for the work.
A statement of the conclusions, results, outcomes, or recommendations, or if the work is still in progress, the results you expect to report at the event.

Presenter photographs should be head and shoulder shots comparable to passport photos.

Additional Information

More information is available at carthage.edu/celebration-scholars/. The following are members of the Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Committee who are eager to listen to ideas and answer questions:

Jun Wang
Kim Instenes
John Kirk
Nora Nickels
Andrew Pustina
James Ripley

Native Garden Sustainability Proposal

Name: Morgan Levy
Major: Environmental Science major and Photography minor
Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL
Faculty Sponsor: Tracy Gartner
Other Sponsors:
Type of research: Course project
Funding: none

Name: Lindsey Fagerstrom
Major: Environmental Science
Hometown: Minnetonka, MN
Faculty Sponsor: Tracy Gartner
Other Sponsors:
Type of research: Course project
Funding: none

Name: Rachel Utt
Major: Environmental Science
Hometown: Des Plaines, IL
Faculty Sponsor: Tracy Gartner
Other Sponsors:
Type of research: Course project
Funding: none

Abstract

Carthage has been battling shore erosion along the fence adjacent to the land surrounding Kissing Rock between Tarble Residence Hall and Lentz Hall for numerous years; in the past two years alone, the fence has been moved twice due to loss of land. After researching ways to prevent erosion, we concluded that planting is the best option. Plants and their root systems offer soil stabilization which combats erosion. We propose that a Native Garden consisting of plant species that are native to Wisconsin be constructed in The Kissing Rock area. The garden’s root system would protect the landscape, and the garden itself would draw positive attention. The garden would also include a path with stepping stones painted by local elementary school students to promote community involvement at Carthage. Specific native plants that would thrive in the soil and climate conditions present were determined based on the plant hardiness zone map (United States Department of Agriculture). This research allowed us to create an implementation and assessment plan, including a budget, for plant species and materials required for the project, as well as long term maintenance. In addition to mitigating erosion, this location would offer an aesthetically pleasing view along the lake that members of the Carthage and Kenosha communities could enjoy.

Poster file