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Mrs. Nitahara-Moses from Hilo, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Healing Power of Plants: A Garden Therapy Project

Help me give my students the opportunity to create a sense of well being through gardening.

  • $533 goal

This project expired on August 9, 2025.

This project expired on August 9, 2025.

My Project

Next year our goal for our students is to feel a sense of belonging and see the process of their hard work. We want to implement garden therapy through hands-on nature-based activities and resources. This will allow students to engage with natural materials and be in outdoor environments which can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance sensory experiences.

Through garden therapy it will help to create a more relaxed and positive atmosphere.

To implement our garden therapy program, we need your support to provide planter boxes, soil, seeds, etc for the program to get off the ground. Your generous donation will provide our students with valuable opportunities to connect with nature and experience its therapeutic benefits. By supporting our garden therapy program, you will be fostering a love for the environment and promoting the well-being of our students through hands-on exploration. Thank you for helping us bring the wonders of nature to our students!

Mrs. Nitahara-Moses Waiakea Elementary School 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 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEETOLLA Elevate 32" Tall Raised Garden Bed Outdoor with Wheels & Shelf for Mobility, 400LBS Capacity, Anti-Rust Steel Planter Box for Vegetables/Herbs, Patio-Balcony-Backyard • Amazon Business $55.09 4 $220.36
Burpee, 9 Quarts | Premium Organic Potting Natural Soil Mix Food Ideal for Container Garden-Vegetable, Flower & Herb Use for Indoor Outdoor Plant • Amazon Business $12.99 5 $64.95
IRIS USA WeatherPro Airtight Dog Food Storage Container, Up to 58 lbs, Attachable Wheels, For Dog Cat Bird and Other Pet Food Storage Bin, Keep Fresh, Easy Mobility, BPA Free, Smoke • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Gardeners Basics Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
4E's Novelty Sand Shovel for Kids Bulk, Pack of 12 Heavy Duty Plastic Sandbox Shovels - for Planting, Group Acitivity, Toddler Digging & Gardening Tool, Beach Sandbox Toys, Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Schneider Nitrile Exam Disposable Gloves for Medical, Cleaning, 4 Mil, Blue, Medium 100-ct Box, Latex-Free, Food Safe Rubber Gloves for Cooking & Food Prep, Powder-Free, Non-Sterile • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Burpee Wildflower 25,000 Bulk, 1 Bag | 18 Varieties of Non-GMO Flower Seeds Pollinator Garden, Perennial Mix • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
30pcs Blue Pink Purple Hydrangea Seeds - Stunning and Resilient Perennial Flowers for Your Garden • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$399.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$452.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.89

Total project goal

$532.59

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