Thoughtfully sited picnic tables and an outdoor gathering area built of locally sourced boulders allow
faculty to use the space for outdoor instruction to enhance their traditional curriculum with eco-literacy.
Case
Study
99
Points
Project Name
Sausal Creek Natural Area at Sequoia Elementary
Address
3730 Lincoln Ave
Project Owner/Developer
Oakland Unified School District
Bay Friendly Rater
Cynthia Greenberg
Year Completed
2016
Landscape Size
4,444 sq ft
Grounds Open To Public?
No
Bay-Friendly Rated Landscape Score
99 points
Bay-Friendly Landscape Highlights
- 81% of selected plant species are California natives
- Sheet mulching is used for weed control rather than chemical pre-emergent herbicides
- No turf is specified
- Boulders and logs provide habitat for wildlife as well as play opportunities
- Picnic tables contain recycled content
- Play boat is salvaged for re-use
- Saves 20,661 gallons of water per year and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 4.13 tons of CO2E over the life of the project