Leonard Middle School

We have an existing garden we started last year. This grant would make it possible for us to add our 4th L shaped raised bed and fill it with organic matter. We would also like to purchase a wheel barrow. Our students are very excited about the garden and we have used the produce from it to support our school lunch program with fresh vegetables. We learned about what is happening with growing plants, climate, pest and weed control issues. Our Art teacher is using the garden as a vehicle for natural art projects and has created an outdoor learning environment. The projects have involved our whole student body. We will be planting garlic again and plan to have a harvest event for the school and community. When we were building the garden it was very exciting to have community members with their children participate in planting and getting the raised beds set up and mulched, we would like to continue this collaboration. Our students coordinated with a Professor from the local university and his on-line local sustainability class for visits and collaboration.