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Park(ing) Day Celebration at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science

Image of Parking Day activity at Howard provided by Howard University.

In celebration of Park(ing) Day - Friday, September 15 - National Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ will partner with the Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science (HU-MS2) to host a design charrette where students sketch their ideas for a pollinator-themed parklet. Students will build out their final sketches using Minecraft and then construct their designs into parklets located on campus.

HU-MS2, a leading STEM school in Washington, DC, is the only HBCU to host a public charter middle school on campus, demonstrating their commitment to creating a pipeline to STEM careers for adolescents. This collaboration is especially significant in light of .

Jeff Holzer, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, from the Potomac Chapter, will lead the week-long activities, which will include a mini course on landscape architecture and a walking tour of the Howard University campus .

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ encourages all Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ chapters to partner with their local school on Park(ing) Day. 

If you need help getting started, email Lisa J. Jennings, Senior Manager, Career Discovery and Diversity at discover@asla.org.

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