Ms. Jackson and I have been planning this garden since the summer of 2010. We have rather grandiose plans for the space and while it may take us several years to implement all of our ideas, we'll definitely get it done! We will be setting up a storage space, a butterfly/bird garden and 3 raised beds this spring. The science club will be very busy once our first shipment arrives. We will be looking for volunteers to help set up the storage shed. If you are interested, please email me at julierae.jones@fayette.kyschools.us.
Of course, all of these plans require money. One of our first tasks was to apply for every grant and enter every contest we could find. We didn't win them all but we were successful. We received a $5,000 grant from Lowe's and a $1,000 grant from the Bluegrass Community Foundation. We were also lucky to have several garden tools donated to us on the DonorsChoose.org website. Our students helped us earn an additional $1,000 by winning our category in the Cash for Cans City Recycling Contest.Next step, set up the first sections of our garden! We'll post pictures once we receive materials and the garden begins!
Happy Gardening,
Ms. Jones
This is wonderful and exciting news! I never thought about it before, but why doesn't every school have such a garden?! All children would benefit from the experience (teachers too I'm sure). I am eagerly anticipating the progress photos.
ReplyDeleteSounds great, good luck! Did you need a giant pen to sign that check?
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