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Ms. Culp-McDonald from Fort Worth, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transform Our School Garden: Support Essential Tools and Enhancements!

Help me give my students Essential Tools and Enhancements for the DHE School Garden!

  • $331 goal

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

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

Supporting our school garden club through DonorsChoose is an investment in the future of our students and the environment. Our Title I school, serving approximately 500 students, is home to a vibrant garden club with 44 dedicated members. These young gardeners actively cultivate produce and plants that attract pollinators, providing hands-on learning experiences in life sciences. The garden club not only enhances students' understanding of biology and ecology but also promotes teamwork, responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. We are requesting 12 pruners, a compost screener, anti-wind clips for our garden flags, additional garden flags, garden stencils, and solar water fountains. These items are essential for maintaining and expanding our garden. The pruners will allow students to care for plants more effectively, ensuring healthy growth. The compost screener will help us create nutrient-rich soil, vital for our garden's sustainability. Anti-wind clips and additional garden flags will keep our garden vibrant and welcoming, while garden stencils will enable students to add creative, personalized touches to the space. Solar water fountains will not only beautify the garden but also teach students about renewable energy and water conservation.

Your donation will empower these students to continue their educational journey, fostering a deeper connection to nature and sustainable practices.

By supporting our garden club, you are helping to cultivate a thriving garden that promotes healthy eating habits, environmental stewardship, and a sense of community. Your generosity will inspire a lifelong appreciation for the environment and provide our students with the resources they need to thrive. Together, we can create a greener, more sustainable future for our school and community.

Ms. Culp-McDonald Diamond Hill 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.

Fort Worth, TX 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

500 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SZHLUX Pruning Shears, Sharp Precision Hand Pruner SK5 Carbon Steel Blades for Garden, Pruning Scissors, 5/8’’ Plant Clippers, Bypass Pruner • Amazon Business $5.98 12 $71.76
dootiva Rotary Soil Sifter Compost Sieve Garden Potting Sifting Mesh Rock Sand Dirt Sieve, 13" Sifting Filter with 1/5 Inch Mesh Sifting • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
DEAYOU 4-Pack Garden Flag Stand, Yard Flag Holder for Outside, Weather-Proof Metal Lawn Flag Pole with Stoppers and Anti-Wind Clips for Banner, Outdoor, Home Decor, 35.5" H x 16.5" W • Amazon Business $16.19 2 $32.38
DEAYOU 36 Pack Sublimation Blank Garden Flags, DIY White Lawn Flags Polyester Banners for Outdoor, Courtyard, Party, Home, School, 12" x 18" • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Epakh 24 Pieces Stencils for Kids 8 Inches Drawing Stencils Chalk Template Large Washable Geometric and Garden Themed Primary Shape Template for Kids Toddlers Preschooler(Garden Style) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
SZMP Solar Fountain 3.5W Bird Bath Fountains with Flower Upgraded Glass Panel, Solar Powered Water Fountain with 7 Nozzle & 4 Fixer, Solar Fountain Pump for Bird Bath, Garden, Pond, Pool (White) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
SZMP Solar Fountain 3.5W Bird Bath Fountains with Flower Upgraded Glass Panel, Solar Powered Water Fountain with 7 Nozzle & 4 Fixer, Solar Fountain Pump for Bird Bath, Garden, Pond, Pool (Blue) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
SZMP Solar Fountain 3.5W Bird Bath Fountains with Flower Upgraded Glass Panel, Solar Powered Water Fountain with 7 Nozzle & 4 Fixer, Solar Fountain Pump for Bird Bath, Garden, Pond, Pool (Black) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98

Materials cost

$247.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$280.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.55

Total project goal

$330.31

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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