Site evaluation

 Hello!  This is volunteer, Lisa, and I'll be keeping you updated on the progress over the next few weeks.  I'm really excited to be working with Elin and Frida, as well as St. Joseph's - what bright, eager students.

We went out to the new site last Monday....and, wow!  Lack of water won't be a problem for this school. We're nearing the end of an abundant short rains season, but for now we have a lake.  Every challenge is also a solution, right?  We're working with the students to talk about design ideas for using this water in a positive way.

We also looked at the composition of the soil, sun and wind paths, and native plants already on the site.  The students filled out worksheets about their observations and then we talked about them as a group.  This experience gave the students a chance to think about working with your site to find design solutions.