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Ms. McGowen from Albuquerque NM is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Future Gardeners

Help me give my students a garden project for hands-on learning, fostering appreciation nature, and sustainability education. Your contribution will create a vibrant learning environment covering gardening, nutrition, and environmental stewardship.

  • 5 donors
  • $786 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

Embark on a journey with us to sow the seeds of knowledge and stewardship in our middle school community! We're excited to launch a garden project aimed at providing hands-on learning experiences that foster a deep appreciation for nature and sustainability. Your contribution will be instrumental in creating a vibrant learning environment where students can dig into the fundamentals of gardening, nutrition, and environmental stewardship.

Imagine a bustling garden where students eagerly plant seeds, nurture growing plants, and harvest the fruits of their labor.

With your support, we can provide the necessary tools, materials, and guidance to transform this vision into reality. Through this project, students will not only gain practical gardening skills but also develop a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness between food, the environment, and our well-being.

By investing in our garden project, you're investing in the future of our youth and the planet. Your generosity will empower students to become responsible stewards of the Earth, equipped with the knowledge and passion to make sustainable choices. Together, let's cultivate a learning environment where curiosity blossoms, and appreciation for nature flourishes. Join us in nurturing young minds and cultivating a greener, healthier future for generations to come. Your contribution matters—donate today and help us sow the seeds of change!

Ms. McGowen
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
VIVOSUN Outdoor Tumbling Composter Dual Rotating Batch Compost Bin, 43 Gallon Black Door • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
The HC Companies 10 Inch Caribbean Planter - Lightweight Indoor Outdoor Plastic Plant Pot for Herbs and Flowers, Dusty Teal • Amazon Business $6.59 10 $65.90
The HC Companies 8 Inch Caribbean Planter - Lightweight Indoor Outdoor Plastic Plant Pot for Herbs and Flowers, Dusty Teal • Amazon Business $6.48 10 $64.80
Dr. Earth Gold Premium Potting Soil, 8 Quart, Natural • Amazon Business $9.99 6 $59.94
Flexi Hose with 8 Function Nozzle Expandable Garden Hose, Lightweight & No-Kink Flexible Garden Hose, 3/4 inch Solid Brass Fittings and Double Latex Core, 50 ft Blue Black • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
See-Through Compost Container • Carolina Biological Supply Company $40.95 1 $40.95
All Seasons Bokashi Compost Starter 5 lbs (2 Gallon) - Dry Bokashi Bran for Kitchen Compost Bin - Compost Food & Pet Waste Quickly & Easily with Low Odor by SCD Probiotics • Amazon Business $31.30 1 $31.30
Watering Can for Indoor Plants, Small Watering Cans for House Plant Garden Flower, Long Spout Water Can for Outdoor Watering Plants 1.8L 1/2 Gallon • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
MARPHYL Organic Hydroponics Liquid Plant Fertilizer - All-Purpose, Nutrient-Rich for House Plants, Flowers, Vegetables, Succulents • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Rapitest Soil Test Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $27.45 1 $27.45
Honeydak 36 Pairs Gardening Gloves for Men Women Breathable Rubber Coated Garden Gloves Men Safety Work Gloves • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
The HC Companies 6 Inch Caribbean Planter - Lightweight Indoor Outdoor Plastic Plant Pot for Herbs and Flowers, Dusty Teal • Amazon Business $2.49 10 $24.90
MIXC Plant Nursery Pots with Humidity Dome 4" Soft Transparent Plastic Gardening Pot Planting Containers Cups Planter Small Starter Seed Starting Trays for Seedling with 10pcs Plant Labels,30 Sets • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Garden Tool Set, 5 Piece Garden Tools, Garden Kit Heavy Duty Gardening Tool, Ergonomic Handle Shovel Rake Shears Sickle Digging Hoes Tool Kit for Women Men Gardener, Garden Starter Kit Gifts for Women • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Set of 43 Assorted Vegetable & Herb Seed Packets - Over 10,000 Seeds! - Includes Mylar Storage Bag - Deluxe Garden Heirloom Seeds - 100% Non-GMO • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
NuCandle 3” Peat Pots Seedling Pots Plant Starters Bulk 100 Pack Seed Starter Pots Biodegradable Plant Cups with Labels, Mini Seedling Tools for Garden Germination Nursery Pot • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$618.11

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$667.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.76

Total project goal

$785.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$785.09

4 Donors

-$389.60

Donations toward project cost

-$336.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.44

match offer

-$389.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$331.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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$0.00

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