Sunrise Educational Society/Sunrise Waldorf School

GOAL: To further develop the school garden and nuture awareness and connection to nature in students through exposure to organic and biodynamic gardening methods, sustainability, conservation, and harvesting produce. OBJECTIVES: To incorporate aspects of gardening and healthy eating into every grade. To develop ways/means to use the produce. To sustain the garden through organic and biodynamic methods. To develop awareness of conservation of water, seeds, and the soil. To determine soil quality and biology, and identify any traces of contaminants To develop a soil improvement plan over the next 5 years. To implement a vermiculture composting system To provide a thermal shelter and planter boxesfor the greenhouse, strengthening its effectiveness. To provide a watering system that volunteers can manage. To ensure that the garden is watered properly using volunteers, watering systems, timers, and conservation techniques. To develop lessons that can impact a lifetime. This program is supported by .