This fall, we began the renovation and construction of the outdoor space between the cafeteria and the 1st and 2nd grade wing. After surveying the teachers to learn how they might use the outdoor space, plans were developed to provide the three things teachers said they needed the most to get their classes outside: "shade, landscaping and seating."
Thanks to the generous support of our community, the space will feature an outdoor classroom, raised gardens for hands-on curriculum, a pocket prairie, tables for snacks/lunch as well as plenty of space for reading and journaling. Students are already developing a green thumb as they planted lettuce, strawberries, broccoli and more this month!
Here is our schedule:
Phase 1 (Fall 2021): Start the garden (weeding, compost, planting), garden irrigation, shed Gravel pathways, shade structures, deck, seating
Phase 2 (Spring 2022): Flowerbeds, bird baths, habitats, garden entrance, Pocket Prairie
Phase 3 (TBD): Composting station, rainwater collection, weather station, chicken coop
A big thank you to all of the volunteers who helped get the garden ready to plant! We couldn't have done it without you!