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Mrs. McManus from Toledo, OH is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The New Big Green Garden

Help me give my students supplies and plants to fill up our new school garden courtyard.

  • $598 goal

This project expired on July 20, 2025.

This project expired on July 20, 2025.

My Project

Our 8th grade students would like to expand our current school garden in to our primary school wing. We were fortunate to receive 10 large raised beds for this new garden space.

My kids need plants such as blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries to fill these new beds.

In addition, we are requesting some bird bath and hooks for bird feeders so that the younger students will be able to watch the birds in the garden from the classroom windows. Additionally, we are requesting some weed blocking fabric for the space along with some new shed hooks so that we can organize the tools needed to maintain this new space.

Mrs. McManus East Broadway Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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.

Toledo, OH View local requests

Nearly all 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

400 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR Weed Barrier Landscape Fabric, 6*100FT Heavy Duty Garden Weed Fabric, Woven PP Weed Control Fabric, Driveway Fabric, Geotextile Fabric for Landscaping, Ground Cover, Weed Blocker Weed Mat, Black • Amazon Business $34.02 3 $102.06
Raspberry Shortcake Dwarf Thornless Bush - Compact Container-Friendly Raspberry Plant, 2 Gallon • Amazon Business $37.84 2 $75.68
PERFECT PLANTS 3 Pack Rabbiteye Blueberry Bushes 1 Gallon | Live Fruit Bush for Outdoor Planting | Sweet Blueberries for Fresh Eating | Easily Grown in Home Gardens • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Rubbermaid Shed Accessory Multi-Purpose Hook Holds up to 20 lbs, Black, Space Saving Shed Organization for Power Tools, Bikes, Sports Equipment, Shovels, Rakes • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
NUERPO Adjustable Shepherd Hooks for Outdoor,2 Pack 108 Inch 5 Prong Base Bird Two Sided Feeder Poles,Heavy Duty Shepherds Hook,Suitable for Garden in Hanging Flower Basket,Lantern,Bird Nests • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Bonnie Plants Strawberry, Live Plant, 19.3 oz. (4-Pack) • Amazon Business $19.93 2 $39.86
Bushel and Berry Thornless Edible-Rubus, 2-Size Container, BlackBerry-Baby Cakes • Amazon Business $39.68 1 $39.68
VeyFolzin.st Metal Bird Baths for Outdoors, Detachable Birdbaths for The Garden Clearance, Heavy Duty Freestanding Bird Baths, Bird Bath Bowl Spa & Birdfeeder with Metal Stake Stand (Retro Blue) • Amazon Business $15.39 2 $30.78

Materials cost

$455.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.61

Total project goal

$597.41

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