Help Our School Garden Project Help Our Community!
Help me give my students gardening tools and utensils to be able to create and maintain a communal school garden!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Akane's classroom raised $492
This project is fully funded
My Project
The initiative of a motivated student's Project-Based Learning (PBL) assignment is focused on developing a shared community garden on school grounds. This initiative not only aims to educate students from kindergarten through 12th grade on the importance of agriculture and sustainable practices but also serves as a beacon of community engagement and beautification.
This project's main goal is instilling in students an appreciation for the process of growing and cultivating their own food; In an era where processed foods are prevalent, and the connection between farm and table is increasingly obscured, this garden project serves as a living classroom for the school and community.
Students of all ages are given hands-on experience in planting, nurturing, and harvesting crops, thereby gaining a practical understanding of where food comes from, and the effort required to produce it.
Moreover, the garden contributes to improving school-community relations. It serves as a representation of what can be achieved when a school and its community collaborate towards a common goal.
The availability of fresh produce from the garden offers students access to free, healthy eating options that they may not have at home. This is important in addressing food insecurity and promoting nutritional awareness among students, thereby ensuring that all students have the opportunity to maintain of a balanced diet.
In addition to its educational and nutritional value, the garden beautifies the school grounds, transforming them into a vibrant and inviting space for both students and community members. It serves as a visual and tangible manifestation of the school's commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
Finally, the garden project is a bonding experience that unites our small town and school. It fosters a sense of community spirit and collective responsibility, highlighting the importance of working together towards the betterment of our environment and society.
More than half 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
Lyromix 5' × 4' Metal Outdoor Storage Shed with Door & Lock, Waterproof Garden Storage Tool Shed for Backyard Patio,White-Yellow
• Amazon Business
$169.99
1
$169.99
Elevon Dual-Wheel Home Garden Yard Utility Wheelbarrow Cart with Built-in Stand
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears 5/8” Garden Clippers - Plant Cutting Scissors with Sharp Precision-Ground Steel Blade
• Amazon Business
$13.98
4
$55.92
50ft Expandable Garden Hose with 10 Function Nozzles, New Water Hose with 50 Layers Innovative Nano Rubber, 3/4" Solid Brass Fittings, Flexible Hose Expanding Hose
• Amazon Business
$33.99
1
$33.99
12 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Yard Work Glove Rubber Coated Garden Gloves for Girls Boys Toddlers Youth Outdoor (X-Large (Age 12-14))
• Amazon Business
$25.98
1
$25.98
XXXFLOWER 1.5 Gallon Blue Watering Can Outdoor Garden Flower Plant, Lightweight 6 L Water Cans with Detachable Nozzle Watering Pot for Office House Garden
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Mini Colorful Metal Hand Shovel, Trowel Set Garden Tools for Flower Soil Planting Digging Transplanting - Ideal Gardening Gift for Kids (Pack of 5)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Materials cost
$381.85
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.73
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$417.58
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$73.69
Total project goal
$491.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$491.27
1 Donor
-$491.27
Donations toward project cost
-$417.58
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Akane and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
