Best Management Practices:
Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention
Conserving water and keeping our water unpolluted is very important to the Elms (inside and outside). Our efforts range from low flow toilets to water quality testing and more.
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BPM Energy Conservation
We are able to conserve energy by using outdoor classrooms, natural light and no air conditioning.
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Waste Reduction
We at Elms have made strong efforts to reduce the waste being sent to the landfill. We have a strong recycling program. ... Even our newly installed water fountain helps reduce waste because it allows for refillable/ reusable water bottles.
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Habitat Restoration
The Elms is strongly involved in habitat restoration projects both on the Elms property and at area schools.
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Structures of Environmental Learning
Structures of Environmental learning at Elms range from bird feeders and bird houses, to boardwalks. We also have nearly 3 miles of trails and over 40 tagged specimen trees. In addition, our native plant gardens plants are labeled.
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Responsible Transportation
Elms unique role of educating students in St. Mary's County allows for students sharing transportation -on a school bus!
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Healthy Center Environment
The Elms is the epitome of a healthy environment for the students and wildlife alike. The Elms was even Bay Wise certified!
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