Presentation Abstract
Student's Name: Molly Wiederhold '25
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Type of Presentation: Poster
Presentation Title: "Innovations for the Campus Greenhouse and Gardens"
Abstract:
Interns for the Institute for Climate Action will present reimagined plans for the
Marcucella Greenhouse and Outdoor Vegetable Garden. The greenhouse revision plan includes
cleaning up the current state of the greenhouse, reviving and improving the health
and quality of plants as well as introducing new plants for students. Education is
also a key aspect of improving the greenhouse, as the main goal is to educate students
on plant species and their biology.
The research aspect of this project mostly focused on the outdoor vegetable garden.
A survey was conducted on what vegetables students would want to have grown in the
garden as a source of healthy locally grown vegetables. This survey also asked about
students' willingness to receive the vegetables to prepare and eat themselves and
their knowledge and use of the Marcucella Greenhouse.