Greening at John Muir

Our local elementary school, John Muir, at the corner of Page and Webster, is in the midst of a second year of a bottles and cans recycling program, and is also slated to have its school yard “greened” to be healthier and more appealing to the kids.

Children attending the school are helping raise money for special projects, and learning more about the affect we all have on the environment, by bringing in cleaned bottles and cans. Part of their curriculum allows the study of natural resources and the importance of recycling, so besides the moneys raised, awareness is being raised as well. You can help our kids by washing and saving your own recyclable plastic bottles and aluminum cans, and dropping them off at the school office during regular school hours.

Fitting nicely into the picture of awareness of our natural resources and the impact we can have on them is the planned renovation of the asphalt schoolyard into something healthier, more environmentally friendly, and also more appealing to the kids. Classes at John Muir already have access to the Learning Garden at Koshland Park a block away; and for some, that’s the only greenery they’re in contact with on a regular basis. This will build upon what they learn there and offer different recreation than they currently have.

Plans for a Green playground at John Muir will include the provision that parents and neighbors be responsible for maintaining the Green elements of the playground. For more information contact our Families and Children committee, at safety@hayesvalleysf.org.