Elmer, Daniel, Cristian, Angel, Andre, Kano & En-yu,San Rafael
Quilt Square #27
Student Story
It was a hot summer’s day when Jonathan and Angel decided to go on a hike in the beautiful forest. Everything was going well until suddenly, Jonathan noticed that they passed the same tree three times now. The sun was coming down and they did not have much time nor very much water left. Without panicking, Jonathan and Angel prepared themselves for the worst as they collected native plants because they know how to cook. Until suddenly, the leaves cleared to reveal an enormous green house in the middle of the forest. This house was made out of recycled materials, collected clean rainwater, had solar panels, and had so many native plants growing around it!
Backstory
In spring 2024, fifth graders in Mr. Belmont’s class at Laurel Dell Elementary in San Rafael worked with architects from Youth in Arts, UC Berkeley’s Y-Plan, and mentors from the City of San Rafael, the Canal Alliance, and the Marin School of Environmental Leadership on a challenge from the Union of Concerned Scientists: How can we reduce the environmental impacts of climate change and sea level rise, while creating a more resilient San Rafael? This poster showing a Forest of Buildings was one of their answers.
Credits
Poster: Elmer, Christian, Daniel, Angel, Laurel Dell Elementary
En Yu, Marin SEL Terra Linda High School
Quilt Story Writers: Andre & Kano
