Year |
Description |
2001 |
• Emphasis on recycling of cans, paper and bottles increased with new bins • Backwoods put into Forest Conservation Easement • Environmental Science Summer Research Experience for Young Women begins (ESSRE) |
2003 |
• Backwoods Charette and Master Planning begins • RPCS awarded Maryland Green School status |
2007 |
• Gazebo constructed in Backwoods • Students establish Monarch Waystation - perennial butterfly garden to protect Monarchs |
2008 |
• Bridge in place across RPCS stream in Backwoods • RPCS Athletic Complex constructed – sustainable design - LEED GOLD certified |
2010 |
• RPCS begins to compost and receives compost in return for use in student gardens • Water Bottle Filling Stations reduce plastic bottle use |
2011 |
• RPCS wins a grant to install a 35.88 kW solar array and installs it on the Jean Waller Brune Lower School in the fall of 2011. |
2012 |
• Native urban meadow installed in front of school |