| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.20 |
| Liaison | Jessica Thompson |
| Submission Date | June 20, 2024 |
Northern Michigan University
IN-50: Innovation D
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Jessica
Thompson AVP Sustainability People Culture & Wellbeing |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
NMU Native Plants Nursery
NMU is creating their own native plants nursery in order to grow and source native plants for future campus landscaping projects. The new nursery will be located behind the University’s Services Building (on Sugarloaf Ave.). We will hire an undergraduate student to work as the Native Plants Nursery Intern to help with native plant care and management. Specific responsibilities include planting, watering, weeding, and protecting young plants for winter and weather challenges. Additional responsibilities may include designing signage, creating an outreach program or messages about native plants on campus, and some social media content creation.
In celebration for the University's 125th Anniversary (2024-2025), we will plant 125 native plants in the nursery. With funding from the 125th committee, we will purchase the native plants and host a "planting party" in fall 2024.
As the plants grow they will be transplanted to various landscaping sites across campus. Part of this initiative is designed to increase our pollinator-friendly habitat and prevent the spread of invasive species in our "no-mow" zones.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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