Campus Prairie Project Assessment

The video discusses a prairie project on a 40-acre campus site, aimed at providing students with hands-on research opportunities. The project emphasizes student leadership and collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation. It includes planting over 100 species and developing a savannah habitat. The initiative honors Dr. John Rushin's vision and aims to restore native habitats, benefiting pollinators and the community. The project also serves educational purposes, offering labs and a cross-country course, ensuring the site's longevity.

What is the primary purpose of the campus prairie project?

• To provide a recreational area for students

• To serve as a research and educational site for students

• To create a new sports facility

• To replace existing campus gardens

Who is taking the lead on the campus prairie project?

• The students

• The alumni association

• The local government

• The university administration

What was incorporated into the campus master plan around 2014?

• A new library

• A campus prairie

• A sports complex

• A student center

How many species were initially planted in the prairie?

• 50 species

• 100 species

• 150 species

• 200 species

What type of habitat is being developed in certain areas of the prairie?

• A wetland habitat

• A desert habitat

• A rainforest habitat

• A savannah habitat

Who had the vision for the campus prairie project?

• Dr. John Rushin

• Dr. Jane Smith

• Professor Alan Brown

• Professor Emily White

What is the significance of planting trees on the prairie?

• To provide shade for students

• To create a forest

• To increase campus greenery

• To establish a savannah and study long-term growth

Why is the prairie project important for pollinators?

• It only benefits birds

• It provides a habitat that increases their diversity

• It reduces their population

• It has no impact on them

What percentage of Missouri's native prairies are gone?

• 50%

• 98%

• 100%

• 75%

What is one of the benefits of having community groups use the prairie?

• It reduces maintenance costs

• It guarantees the longevity of the site

• It increases campus revenue

• It limits student access