🌱 Big things come in small (green) packages! The VMS STEM Academy just teamed up with Waste Management to plant a micro-forest! 🌳💚
Micro-forests are small, densely planted forests typically planted in small urban spaces. They are designed to be self-sustaining ecosystems. They are known to improve air quality, enhance biodiversity, and mitigate heat and flooding. This micro-forest will also serve as an ongoing STEM project for our seventh graders as they learn about biodiversity, biomes, and community impact.
From Chicago to LA, and now here—micro-forests are making a major difference. 🌍✨