Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Our school has two small gardens with several raised beds. Young students learn about gardening both in the classroom and by becoming a member of our school's Ecology Club. As we all know, a healthier child learns better.

Our students plant a salsa garden as well as a Michigan Native Plant garden. In the fall we harvest the salsa ingredients. Ecology Club students participate in a compare/contrast taste test (utilizing traditional store bought salsa in a jar as contrast). The results are broadcast on our daily morning announcements.

It is our goal to increase the number of raised beds. This will lead to and increased amount of fresh produce. The students of the Ecology Club wish to offer taste testing to other students during lunch. Additionally they want to donate some salsa to a local shelter.

Additionally we are in profound need of garden tools and gloves in order to invite additional members to the Ecology Club.

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