1. A Campus Learning Experience – Phase 1
Mariner Middle School
425 Chiquita Boulevard
Cape Coral, FL 33993
Immersive Learning – Outside the Walls
http://mrm.leeschools.net

2. Existing
Proposed

3. Northwest Library
Mariner Middle School
Beautification Master Plan
1 1. Proposed Rain Garden
2. Enhanced Entry Plantings
2
3 3. Foxtail Palm Allee
Chiquita Boulevard
4. Raised Vegetable Gardens
5 5. Proposed Florida Native
4 Plant Communities

4. -Filters Rain Water and Run Off
-Mix of Native Wetland Plants
-Creates Wildlife Habitat Area
The Why: Proposed Rain Garden

5. After
-Provides life and beautifies heart of campus
Before -Shade provided for seating areas
-Enriches quality of courtyard space
The Why: Palm Tree Allee

6. -Gateway to Campus
-Provide Curb Appeal for Visitors
-Additional Educational Signage
The Why: Enhanced Entry Plantings

7. -Education on the history of the Florida Landscape
-Understanding of Drought Tolerant Landscapes
-Different Spaces/Rooms Created for Learning
The Why: Florida Native Plant Communities

8. -Opportunity for “Urban Farming”
-Students can learn how to grow vegetables
-Produce can be sold at local farmer’s markets
The Why: Raised Vegetable Gardens

9. The Process: Teamwork = Success

10. After
Before
The Experience: Palm Tree Allee

11. After
Before
The Experience: Urban Farming

12. After
Before
The Experience: Local Ecosystems

13. After
Before
The Experience: Arrival Experience

14. How do you build a $35,000 project for $1,200?
Community Collaboration
Pelican Nursery
The Renyhart Family
The How: Thanks to all who donated their time!!