Adding Native plants to any unused field on the campus
Wildflower maze/field for the field
between Sub 1 and the Foragers Forest
More signage to keep students informed
Increased seating at mason pond and across campus
Add outdoor work out spot and swings
Additional pollinator gardens away from super populous areas.
Plant rain gardens on the Fairfax campus.
Plant more native plants or naturalized plants e.g., dandelions.
The Mason Design Manual lists turf alternatives that could replace turfgrass in recreational fields:
- Native sun turfgrass, enviro-turf, original no-mow grass, improved lush blue green.
Better utilize green spaces on campus by introducing more native plants in areas such as the roundabout near the Rac or the walkway past the Globe
Educate students and faculty through various outreach events or increased signage
Provide different incentives to students and faculty through research opportunities, awards, internships, and paid positions
Involve students and faculty throughout the process to get better feedback and to reduce cost for the university, rather than outreaching to a contractor for the work.