Seeds & Supplies for RES Agricultural Learning Center
My students need seeds and gardening supplies for our school's Agricultural Learning Center (ALC). The ALC is a high tunnel (similar to a greenhouse) that is behind RE school.
In June 2016, my students were faced with the flood of the century, which ravaged portions of southern W.Va., leaving in its wake destroyed homes, businesses and lives. Our goal has been to make the students’ time at our school positive, and provide the best learning environment possible despite the damage that was left behind by the flood.
These students have been able to use the High Tunnel as a tool to overcome the tragedy and continue to build community involvement.
My Project
The Rainelle Agriculture Learning Center is a high tunnel where elementary students, teachers, local veterans and Master Gardeners work together to grow produce for the community, which is located in a food desert. In the past year, the donation of produce to senior citizens has been especially helpful since many lost their home and transportation in the flood. Also, students are learning to see rain positively again as it waters their plants, and are inspired by growing something at a time when sadness surrounds their community.
The ALC is currently looking for donations of specific seeds and supplies needed to expand the ALC and grow more produce.
The ALC needs supplies such as biodegradable weed-barriers, shelving units to hold additional plants and heating blankets to protect against frost in the winter. The ALC is also looking for seeds such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and any root vegetables.
The ALC is a great resource for RE and the entire surrounding community. A little bit of help can go a very long way in helping to ensure the future sustainability of the Rainelle Agricultural Learning Center for years to come!
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