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
ReScape Rater
Cynthia Greenberg
Year Completed
2016
Landscape Size
4,444 sq ft
Grounds Open To Public?
No
ReScape Rated Landscape Score
99 points
ReScape 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