Hayward talks about the origins of Aspen Farms, the work that he’s done with the University of Pennsylvania and Sulzberger Middle School, and he reflects on the impact of the garden in the neighborhood. Based on an interview, April 2002.

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Crystal describes her involvement in the West Philadelphia Landscape Project, including the Pilot Subsidence Study and the recent watersheds project undertaken in collaboration the Philadelphia Water Department. Based on an interview, April 2002.

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Martin recalls memorable experiences and lessons from his time during graduate school from 1996-1998 when he worked with Sulzberger students. Martin developed curriculum and activities focused on landscape and urban environment. Based on an interview, April 2002.

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Sarah describes the EPA grant that the Philadelphia Water Department got in collaboration with the Mill Creek Coalition and Sulzberger Middle School. Combining landscape improvements, community development, and education expanded the scope of the Water Department’s work, and required adjustment Sarah reflects on the challenges she encountered coordinating the initial phase of the EPA grant.

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Joanne tells about her recent work coordinating a project with Sulzberger Middle School and the Mill Creek Coalition through an EPA storm water management grant. The project resulted in the creation of a watershed garden that combined environmental education with storm water best management practices. Based on an interview, April 2002.

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Joanne tells about her recent work coordinating a project with Sulzberger Middle School and the Mill Creek Coalition through an EPA storm water management grant. The project resulted in the creation of a watershed garden that combined environmental education with storm water best management practices. Based on an interview, April 2002.

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In February of 2002, MIT students visited Mr. Armstead’s computer lab at Sulzberger Middle School to begin a discussion about digital storytelling. Digital storytelling is a method of telling stories on the internet in the form of a movie, story with images, or audio sound. It can be an exciting way to share current projects and issues for Sulzberger and all of West Philadelphia. The middle school students decided to tell the story of their computer lab’s power problem

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