College of Architecture and Planning University of Colorado Denver

As a schoolyard transforms into a Learning Landscape the maintenance requirements at the site evolve.  The foundation for preserving the quality and character of these unique schoolyards is respect from students and the surrounding community.  Keeping Learning Landscapes looking beautiful is a collaborative effort, everyone helps keep a watchful eye for vandalism and maintenance issues. Learning Landscape maintenance is a responsibility shared among the school, district facility management, and community members.

Here are a few Activity Guides to help students and parents take stewardship of your schoolyard:

Organizing a Schoolyard Cleanup
Overview of Outdoor Art for Your School
Outdoor Art Guide: Canvas Art Banners
​Outdoor Art Guide: Ceramic Tiles Painting
Re-Paint Colorful Asphalt Games
Help Control Weeds
Grass Fields: Keep Them Green
Mulch: Shrub Beds and Habitat Areas
Ornamental Grasses: Winter Trimming
Young Trees: Pruning and Care