education

Local college students to take on site ideas

Submitted by Admin on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 19:36

We recently received the great news that a class of students at Earlham College are going to take on some of the ideas listed on Richmond Brainstorm in the Fall semester of 2009. Professor of History Carol Hunter will be using the information on the site in her Peace and Global Studies course, to provide students with an opportunity to apply what they're learning about methods of peacemaking in the Richmond community.

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Establish a local speakers bureau

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Education

Businesses, schools, social clubs, non-profits and communities of faith are always on the lookout for people who can come speak to their group knowledgably about a given topic or theme. Richmond has a rich and diverse collection of people who are experts on a wide variety of topics - between our educational institutions, consultants, hobbyists and others, there's surely a great wealth of knowledge that we can help each other share more effectively.

Create a guide to edible plant life in the area

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Food and Agriculture

For some, foraging for edible plants is an exercise in wilderness survival. For others, its an interesting way to get to know the makeup of our wonderful outdoor resources, get kids excited about being outside, and have a great excuse to tour local parks, woods, and waterways. A guide to edible plant life in the area could be a great tool for education, tourism, and food buffs.

Create a Freegeek Richmond location

Submitted by Chris Hardie

The Richmond Church of the Brethren is currently running a small hardware recycling cooperative, where they take in computer hardware that people are ready to get rid of, and either dispose of it properly and in the most environmentally friendly way possible, OR they breathe new life into it by reconfiguring it, using different software on it, etc. As coordinator Mark Stosberg notes, it's resulted in some great successes, with bei

Have a community conversation about teen pregnancy

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Health and Healthcare

As local author and educator Jean Harper notes well in a recent blog post, the issue of young people becoming parents before they're ready is a serious one that needs critical attention in our community. Teen pregnancies have a direct impact on the health and well being of our young citizens, on the ability of our education system to be effective, and on many other aspects of community life.

Gas Works Community Center

Submitted by jim hair in Historic Preservation

A place for the community to gather, not associated with any existing group. Veterans Museum. The Cardinal Greenway trail public bathrooms, a Gorge Interpretive Center, and bike rental. Read more »