成人黑料

Photo credit: Planterra ltee

About 1,200 plants and trees were installed inside the main building of 成人黑料 during the last 12 months. A major delivery of plants arrived during the first week of classes.

鈥淭hese plants inject life into our indoor environment, boost our mood and clean the air,鈥� said Diane Gauvin, Director General of 成人黑料.

Consultant Leslie Thompson of Planterra, who also holds a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Science (Agriculture), chose plants according to the natural and artificial light of specific areas in the College. She was also looking for 鈥渕aximum leaf surface area for absorbing toxins and releasing oxygen,鈥� she said. These plants and trees include 12-foot Ficus Benjamina Spire trees, Schefflera amate and Clusia.

Dawson has gone beyond

鈥淭he trend toward bringing plants inside has skyrocketed since the pandemic began. Dawson has gone beyond what many larger institutions are doing by including floor plants throughout common areas,鈥� Leslie said. 鈥淭here are double the plants at the College compared to what I have seen in other schools.鈥�

Many of the trees and large plants can be found in the common areas of the Upper Atrium and Conrod鈥檚. 鈥淚 think the plants have a calming effect on us,鈥� said Monique Magnan, Director of Student Services. 鈥淭he students also really appreciate the lounge with the living wall in the First-Year Students鈥� Office. They like the ambiance created by the living wall.鈥�

During the first week back on campus for employees, managers distributed over 1,000 plants to employees. After those welcome days, the remaining plants were distributed to offices all over the campus. The kinds of plants were chosen for their easy maintenance: Philodendron Cordatum, Red Maranta, Golden Pothos, Dracaena Florida Beauty and Philodendron Brazil.

Perfect Sustainable Happiness project

Lucy Segal and Carey-Ann Pawsey of the Communications Office oversaw the plant and honey distribution welcome back project. 鈥淭his giveaway connected all the aspects of the Sustainable Happiness facilitator course I鈥檓 taking. It was a perfect project that reinforced the objective of connecting us more deeply to Nature and well-being for all,鈥� Lucy said.

Lucy added that design can feel out of reach for many. 鈥淗owever, the addition of a plant or聽aromatherapy聽to聽a聽room or office can create a stress-free, relaxing聽environment聽that people can experience and share.聽Between natural light,聽vistas (or windows), plants, smells, sounds and textures, there is聽significant聽evidence聽that this can enhance our聽day-to-day聽experience. I鈥檓 so glad employees were excited about these gifts, it has been such a positive response and I hope to continue greening our spaces!鈥�

Impact of plants

There is so much evidence of the important role that plants can play as psychologically restorative agents that help with mental fatigue and anxiety according to Chris Adam of the Sustainability Office.

鈥淧lants represent life and tranquility,鈥� Chris said, “and they are often associated with friendly and safe spaces. Having plants in schools and increasing plant biodiversity on campus grounds have been shown to have positive correlations to positive emotions, productivity, absenteeism, job satisfaction and general well-being. These micro-restorative places are often underrated in their influence in creating a community that flourishes.鈥�