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Ms. Daniels from Austin, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blooms of Knowledge: Cultivating a Pollinator Paradise for Monarch Butterflies

Help me give my students the necessary supplies to create a pollinator paradise in our school garden.

  • $458 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am reaching out to you with an exciting project that seeks to transform our school grounds into a vibrant haven for pollinators, with a special focus on nurturing the magical journey of monarch butterflies. Our school garden is not just a patch of green; it's a living classroom that can instill a love for nature and foster environmental stewardship in our students.

Our goal is to create a Pollinator and Monarch Butterfly Garden, a place where students can observe, learn, and actively participate in the conservation of these essential creatures.

Unfortunately, our current resources fall short of realizing this dream. With your support, we aim to acquire native plants, milkweed varieties, educational materials, and garden tools that will enable us to cultivate a thriving ecosystem within our school.

This garden serves as an interactive outdoor laboratory, allowing students to witness the life cycle of monarch butterflies up close. By planting native flowers and milkweed, we not only provide a crucial habitat for pollinators but also contribute to the conservation of monarch butterflies, whose populations are in decline. The garden will become a living illustration of the delicate balance in nature, fostering a deep understanding and appreciation for biodiversity.

Your contribution will not only enhance the beauty of our school but will also be an investment in the environmental education of our students. Imagine the joy and wonder in their eyes as they witness caterpillars transform into majestic butterflies, realizing the impact they can have on the world around them.

I humbly request your support in making this vision a reality. Together, let's sow the seeds of knowledge, compassion, and environmental responsibility in the hearts of our students, as they watch their efforts bloom into a pollinator paradise.

Ms. Daniels KIPP Austin Comunidad Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Raised Garden Bed Tomato Cage Tomato Planter Trellis for Garden Planter for Garden Tomato Pots for Growing Tomatoes Planter Box Outdoor with Self Watering Heavy Duty Metal Tube Trellis • Amazon Business $34.95 2 $69.90
64 Slots Plastic Seed Storage Box Organizer with Label Stickers(seeds not included), Seed Container Storage use for Flower Seeds,Vegetable Seeds, Clover Seeds, Basil Seeds, Tomato Seeds • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Dahey Metal Iron Hanging Flower Pots for Railing Fence Hanging Bucket Pots Countryside Style Window Flower Plant Holder with Detachable Hooks Home Decor,White,5 Pcs • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
CJGQ Fabric Raised Garden Bed 4x2x1ft Garden Grow Bed Bags for Growing Herbs, Flowers and Vegetables 55 Gallon(2PACK)… • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
CHUKEMAOYI 12 Pack 17 inches Rectangle Windowsill Planters with Drainage Tray Plastic Flower Herb Planters for Outdoor Indoor Plants, Boxes Planters for Patio Garden Porch Yard Home Decor • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
PHYEX 12-Pack 15 Gallon Nonwoven Grow Bags, Aeration Fabric Pots with Durable Handles, Come with 12 Pcs Plant Labels • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Niteangel Natural Wooden Insect Hotel, Garden Insect House for Ladybugs, lacewings, Butterfly, Bee, Bug • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
12,000+ Seeds - Protect Monarch Butterflies Wildflower Mix - 27 Wild Flower Varieties - Pollinator - Perennial & Annual Flowers Milkweed, WallFlower, Zinnia - Planting Outdoors Spring, Fall • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
65,000+ Seeds - Bird & Butterfly Wildflower Pollinator Mix - Perennial & Annual Wild Flowers for Spring & Fall - Planting Outdoors for Hummingbirds & More - Calendula, Yarrow, Poppy, Baby's Breath • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
65,000+ Seeds Honey Bee Wildflower Pollinator Mix - Perennial & Annual Wild Flowers for Spring & Fall - Planting Outdoors to Save The Bees - California Poppy, Primrose, Bergamot & More • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Plastic Nursery Flower Plant Pot 120 Pack Seedling Starter Pots for Little Garden Pots to Repot Succulents and Small Plants • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
133 Supply -100 Pack 4" Plastic Plant Labels for Seedlings with 2 Pack of Garden Marker Pens (Garden Markers Fade Resistant Plant Markers Outdoor Waterproof Pen Black Permanent Markers Plant Tags) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Milkweed Seeds For Monarch Butterflies (4 Variety Pack) Common, Showy, Butterfly and Rose Varieties Attracts Butterflies, Bees and Pollinators Heirloom Flower Seeds Wildflower Seed by Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Monarch Butterfly Rescue Wildflower Seed Packet Bulk Open-Pollinated Wildflower, No Fillers, Annuals, Perennials and Milkweed Seeds for Monarch Butterfly1oz • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$353.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$388.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.63

Total project goal

$457.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $457.52

4 Donors

-$276.31

Donations toward project cost

-$253.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.62

match offer

-$159.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$135.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.15

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