Sharon Gamson Danks is an environmental planner and founding partner of Bay Tree Design, inc. in Berkeley, California,
"Sharon Danks’ Asphalt to Ecosystems is a wonderful introduction to
the design ideas that can transform a traditional schoolyard into a
place where such vital learning can occur, under the wise and
skillful guidance of the growing movement of educators dedicated to
education for sustainable living."
*Zenobia Barlow, Cofounder and Executive Director, The Center for
Ecoliteracy*
"The carefully crafted text, profusely illustrated with closely
observed examples, convincingly demonstrates how ecologically rich
environments can serve the triumvirate of children’s play,
learning, and education―and the good health of both children and
planet."
*Natural Learning: The Life History of an Environmental
Schoolyard*
"Danks’ book exemplifies planning's comprehensive approach to
design and community engagement. She demonstrates that
sustainability goes well beyond green technologies―encompassing the
patterns of place and envisioning schools and schoolyards as
centers of community."
*Jeffrey L. Soule, FAICP, Director of Outreach and International
Programs, American Planning Association*
"This is a beautiful book, loaded with compassion for children and
deep understanding of the learning process. It is not just a primer
on ecological landscaping in the curriculum, but a blueprint for a
greener and smarter curriculum."
*Ecological Literacy*
"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to transform -- or
continue transforming -- their schoolyard, park or outdoor
community space. It will cause you to look at your children's or
student's play space with brand new eyes... and that's a very good
thing. Every school administrator and park official should have a
copy of this inspiring manual on her desk."
*Anna Nagro, Founder of GardenABCs*
"Parents, teachers, school administrators, and community planners
will all find this book both helpful and revealing; children will
find the results magical."
*Foreword Reviews*
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