Education Plan

Laboratories for Urban Restoration and Education (LURE)
The Curtis Street Urban Farm Foundation’s LURE lots are intended to be a community resource for sustainable development and restoration education as well as demonstration of entrepreneurship on the East Side.
Eco lots:
Experience a unique series of lots in an up and coming neighborhood for urban agriculture surrounding the Broadway Market.
We will be expanding our scope to several new lots in Broadway- Filmore throughout the Fall.
Starting spring 2010 lots will contain specific elements essential to the restoration of Buffalo’s natural and built environment.
1) Birds, Bees and Butterflies- walk through fields of wildflowers while learning about the vital role insects and birds play in the region’s agriculture and the health of the ecosystem.
2) Urban gardener’s guide to safe growth demonstration lots- learn about the effects past generations may have had on city lots and how to make sure you are growing safe. Topics include plant and microbial based cleanup techniques and a discussion of how to manage and avoid common contaminants in a safe and responsible manner.
3) Waste management- experience the benefits of composting and recycling first hand while learning about the region’s current practices and alternative systems for waste disposal and reuse.
4) Water conservation and management- Learn how the region’s citizens and built environment affects our greatest resource- fresh water- and how we can make a difference. See examples of bio- retention and storm water management. Field trips assisted by the Buffalo Niagara River Keepers.
5) Agricultural problem solving- explore irrigation, soil science and budgeting hands. Intended to be a primer for our summer programs and workshops.