Conservation starts in your neighborhood

(From left to right) Jewel, Sophia, and Samantha Pierce stand in their experimental biodiverse yard. Jewel holds a few fresh-picked yellow tomatoes from the plant on her right.
(From left to right) Jewel, Sophia, and Samantha Pierce stand in their experimental biodiverse yard. Jewel holds a few fresh-picked yellow tomatoes from the plant on her right.

Reagan Johnson

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Biodiversity, Climate, Conservation, Green Living, Storyfest 2024

As environmental issues become more prevalent in mainstream news, a common topic of concern is biodiversity loss, causing alternative lawn options to be explored. In a country that values a sterile, monoculture lawn, how can we change the stigma around lawn aesthetics and reintroduce biodiversity into neighborhoods? 

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