Become A Landscape Architect

Coming Soon: New Career Discovery Resource

   

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is excited to announce the upcoming release of its latest Career Discovery resource, Schoolyards in Bloom: Exploring Pollinators Through Landscape Architecture, a vibrant new educational poster project designed for students in grades K¨C8.

A product of the 2024 DREAM BIG with Design: TEACHER¡¯S EDITION, Schoolyards in Bloom offers a hands-on learning experience that introduces students to the role of landscape architecture in supporting pollinators and healthy ecosystems.

Schoolyards in Bloom will be available this summer as a two-part toolkit for educators and students in grades K¨C5 and grades 6¨C8.

Materials are tailored to support age-appropriate exploration and engagement, making it easy for educators to bring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) learning to life through real-world landscape design concepts.

Schoolyards in Bloom embodies key attributes that deliver: 

• Thought Leadership by Landscape Architects 
• Direct Investment in Outdoor Design School Projects 
• Digital Curriculum and Career Videos 
• Signature Programming 
• Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Member Engagement

Rooted in STEAM learning principles, the Schoolyards in Bloom toolkit is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity across grade levels. 

The toolkit includes:

• User-friendly lesson guides
• Design-focused vocabulary to help students think and speak like landscape architects
• A vibrant educational poster to explore together and spark meaningful conversations
• Hands-on activities that encourage learning both at home and in outdoor settings
• Ideas for real-world connections to local parks, neighborhoods, and community spaces

A standout feature of Schoolyards in Bloom is its emphasis on student-created artistic and scientific deliverables. From collages and illustrations to charts, models, and interactive games, students are invited to express what they¡¯ve learned through engaging, creative projects. 

Stay tuned for the launch of this inspiring new resource - perfect for classrooms, afterschool programs, and schoolyard learning adventures!

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ's Schoolyards in Bloom would not be possible without the support of the TBG and the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Fund.

Please direct questions to Lisa J. Jennings, Senior Manager, Career Discovery and Diversity at ljennings@asla.org