Restoring Nature, Spring 2013

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Advocacy in the Pitzer Outback Preserve. Jonathan Rice Outback Advocacy: 1-on-1 and Groups

Pitzer College Campus Map

It is important to provide the basics of the Outback Preserve such as:

Keck Science Center

Center Commons

Atherton

Center Courtyard

Amphitheater

N. Sanborn Pool

McConnell Apron

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Holden Sanborn Parking

Holden Parking

E. Sanborn

Green Bike Program

South Commons

Pitzer Hall Admission East Mesa Parking

McConnell Ninth Street

-Ecosystem Type: Alluvial Sage Scrub, a mixture of California Chaparral and Coastal Sage Scrub, one of the Continued advocacy of the Outback Preserve results in the recent placement of the Preserve on the Pitzer most endangered ecosystems in the world. campus map. -Current Size: 3 acres, 7 before Phase II construction, 20 before major development on the west side of Pitzer’s campus -Future Plans: Preserved for the long-term as part of the Phase II LEED Certification Process. The College cannot destroy the Outback Preserve without risking losing LEED status for the Phase II buildings. While members of the Pitzer community have used the Outback Preserve for recreational activities over the years, today its primary role is as a nature preserve and living classroom. Each semester, classes learn about ecological restoration in relation to the Outback Preserve and dedicate many hours to planting and weeding the Preserve. The Outback Preserve has potential uses in nonenvironmental analysis classes, such as mathematics.

Claremont Boulevard

Glass Commencement Plaza & Recreation Area

East Hall

West Hall

Pitzer Road

The Mounds

Fletcher Avery Keck Science Center II

Outback Preserve North Commons

Gold

1. Basic Information

Scott

Mills Avenue

Foothill Boulevard One of the best ways to protect the Outback Preserve is Harvey Mudd College to make sure that others are aware of it. As the Outback Preserve is tucked away behind East and West Halls in Rodman Broad Center Greenhouse Citrus Grove Arboretum the North Corner of campus, many faculty, students, Grove Clocktower House Brant Field Platt Boulevard and staff are unaware of its existence. This guide offers Outdoor Classroom the framework to discuss the Outback Preserve with any Garden Bernard Broad Hall & Coop Scripps College member of the community, whether one-on-one or in a Benson CafĂŠ Mead larger group. There are three main components to include Auditorium when advocating for the Outback:


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