Editing Land lab (section)

== Common educational projects conducted at a land lab often include ==

* Surveying pollinator species in [[pollinator garden]]s or in the native flora
* [[File:Free Range Chickens.jpg|alt=Free range chickens are an important part of the ecosystem for a local land lab.  The chickens eat insects, greens, and grain.  They produce eggs and manure.  Their manure is used as a garden fertilizer.|thumb|Free range chickens are an important part of the ecosystem for a local land lab.  The chickens eat insects, greens, and grain.  They produce eggs and manure.  Their manure is used as a garden fertilizer.]]Restoring old agricultural land back to original landscapes such as: [[wetland]]s, prairie, or forest
* [[Compost]]ing biomass to rebuild healthy soil
* Maintaining beehives or other pollinator habitats for moths, ground bees, and other pollinators
* Recording weather conditions to better understand the [[microclimate]]
* Conducting [[Nature study|nature studies]] to identify and observe local flora and fauna
* Planting native trees, grasses, and flowers to increase [[biodiversity]]
* Encouraging native [[Riparian zone|riparian]] plant growth along ponds and streams
* Installing bird houses, bat houses and owl houses
* Holding art classes where students can paint flora, fauna and landscapes
* Collecting and removing trash and other man-made [[pollutant]]s
* Designing low-impact trails and paths for visitors to explore the land lab