https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/40882/archive/files/ac4e3bfadb4edbbe27a42a7b1e29be16.pdf?Expires=1792022400&Signature=CfIdHxE%7E2AUhdQ1i2pccPe8hgH1bXmq022IlGj7obsxR9B9253S4mg4aFNDQY67l9ZrKoODks5tO4DhE8cZnztXVhZ%7EcDOuS8S-OJ-iRTNqSSepga-DbGdycH1iZb0Joa-EUZkQxtY-RpYZMU3Z58WLFDIyLfT7OlivFlPT85ha4GvXrQpc%7EoYDIrNRmVRbjnFf2D5cYde4BorXrSIYMIXNr8v8QFwUBJtA0MAwS83KyiJTuB1s1vCVu8yvwH1OjfMo1fZQXFa2GoikLgBDdvpdnV-peWsnA3bnjnXC7HQXN48O9J9GEYwKVwX1Eex0nIcEvGyf3QrVLM-wh1ZmcvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 9b3fdd2eafa8e66e0935b3923d1509a3 PDF Text Text Barner Learning Landscape Development and Management Plan Bridget Grim Fall 2017 Biology 195: Environmental Studies at the Barner Learning Landscape �Overview The Barner Learning Landscape provides roughly two acres of outdoor learning space on the Olympic College campus. Formerly owned by the Barners, an influential Bremerton family, the property serves as a cultural connection to the community’s past, as well as a space to learn about our changing environment. Objectives Objectives for the development and use of the Learning Landscape are twofold: 1. Education: Act as an interdisciplinary outdoor learning space, providing educational opportunities for Olympic College students and the surrounding community. 2. Community Engagement: Provide a tangible connection to community history and raise environmental awareness, demonstrating Olympic College’s role as a leader in sustainability. Connection to OC Mission, Vision, and Values Opportunities provided by the Barner Learning Landscape uphold and the mission, vision, and values of Olympic College by: • • • • • Providing access to quality educational opportunities. Integrating adaptive and innovative teaching methods. Development of strong community partnerships, fulfilling our role as a cultural center. Contributing to the wellbeing and sustainability of our community. Providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to serve as stewards of our environment. BLL Zones • • • • • Raised Bed Garden Orchard Ornamental Tree/Shrub Path Sculpture Garden Native Plant Area 1 �• • • • Meditation Garden Shoreline/Riparian Zone House/Restrooms (history center/covered classroom area) Event Area(s) (amphitheater, possible limited use rental space in house) Similar Sites Similar outdoor learning environments have enriched educational opportunities at other local institutions. Some examples include: • • South Seattle College Arboretum http://www.southseattle.edu/arboretum/ Wenatchee Valley College: Wells House http://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/wells-house/ 2 �• Bloedel Reserve http://bloedelreserve.org Education Uses Within Olympic College Promote the ongoing use of the Barner Learning Landscape in each of the following areas. Establish OC faculty, staff, and/or student lead for each program. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE Anthropology: Cultural ecology, ethnoecology, student project development Agricultural Education (proposed) Barner Service Learning Class (proposed) Art and Performance: Sculpture garden, performance space, land art, plein-air drawing and painting Culinary Arts: Culinary garden, sustainable food practices Digital Filmmaking: Shoot location for film projects, documentaries Early Childhood Education: Touchable garden for children Earth Sciences: Plant identification/botany, soil characterization, service learning/invasive plant removal English/Creative Writing: Environmental writing and research, poetry FACULTY/STAFF Caroline Hartse STUDENT Chris Plemmons (possible) Amy Lawrence Marie Weichman Tim Hagan (possible) Chris Plemmons Tim Hagan (possible) Gayle Dilling (possible) Amy Lawrence Arlene Plevin, Katherine Hoene (possible) Bruce Hall Geography: Biogeography, soils, microclimates, spatial variations of ecosystems Photography/Photo Club: Shoot location for Laurie Usher? photography projects (possible) Physical Education: Outdoor yoga and meditation, tai chi Kathleen Sheets, Cynthia Land, Roland Edgar (possible) Service Learning/Co-op: Community Volunteer Theresa Services McDermott Roberta Gillis (possible) Technical Design/Engineering/Construction: Ron Raty (possible) Hypothetical building design, surveying education 3 �NON-ACADEMIC USES Facilities: Composting and worm bins OC Foundation: Event location for fundraisers/community outreach Veterans Services: Aquaponics, raised beds, therapeutic opportunities Debbie Brown (possible) David Emmons Larry Cleman (possible) Possible Community Education Uses Olympic College and Community-led workshops and activities, providing opportunities to a range of audiences. • K-12 and Running Start, non-profit education programs o Local examples/experts: Clear Creek Trail, Chico Salmon Park • Western WA University: Huxley Environmental Programs, Education/Teaching Program • Veteran Services • Possible workshop examples: o WSU Extension/Master Gardeners, tree pruning o Local agriculture, vegetable gardening *See Community Partners Community Engagement Implementation Establish the Barner Learning Landscape as a local arboretum and learning space, guided by a collaborative advisory committee. • • Formation of Barner Advisory Committee, comprised of: o OC faculty, staff, and student representatives o OC Sustainability Advisory Council representatives o Area leaders representing community, historic, and educational interests Role of advisory committee: o Oversight of BLL program development 4 �• • • • • o Creation and guidance of management plan o Community outreach BLL program development phased to occur over 5-10 years (+) Make maximum use of OC students in planning, design, and construction Sustainable techniques Multiple funding sources – grants, private donors, events Need to consider ongoing funding Community Partners CONFIRMED PARTNERS City of Bremerton Kitsap Historical Society Western Washington University POSSIBLE PARTNERS Bremerton Garden Club Bremerton Parks and Recreation CK School District City of Bremerton- Community Development/Permitting Kitsap County Medical Society Kitsap Golf and Country Club Bremerton School District WSU Extension/Master Gardeners LINK TO BLL Community Historic Education POINT OF CONTACT Greg Wheeler Claudia Hunt Jenise Baumann Historic Community Education Community Marlen Abrahamson Jeff Elevado Jeff Friars ? Historic Historic Education Community Rebecca Carlson Janet Jones ? ? Next Steps BLL Initial Priorities Main focus areas for initial phase of implementation over the next one to two years include: • • • General Operations and Administrative Support Educational Program Development Grounds Development: 1. Construction of raised beds and greenhouses 2. Installation of restrooms 3. Shoreline Access: installation of stairway 4. Installation of ADA accessible walkways 5 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barner Learning Landscape Description An account of the resource The Learning Landscape is a 2.5 acre property where student conduct research and perform service learning activities such as the removal of invasive plant species. The home was built in 1937 by Dr. Henry and Elizabeth “Billie” Barner, prominent citizens of Bremerton. The Barner Property, as it was known, was designed by Elisabeth Ayer, the first female to be licensed as an architect in Washington state. The property is an urban oasis with a wealth of trees and shrubbery unique to the area. Much of the interesting plant species remain and are studied and preserved by students. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barner Learning Landscape Development and Management Plan Subject The topic of the resource Olympic College (Bremerton, Wash.)--History Urban gardens--United States Outdoor learning laboratories Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grim, Bridget Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 2017 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights Reserved. Olympic College Libraries. For further information about restrictions or reproduction, contact the Library Dean's office at (360) 475-7262.