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Ms. Berenice from Oakland, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Urban Roots: Growing Minds and Gardens

Help me give my students an urban school garden and an extended science lesson.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Berenice's classroom raised $566

This project is fully funded

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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.

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Help Us Grow: Cultivating a Garden of Learning!

We believe that every child should have the opportunity to connect with nature and learn the importance of sustainability.

Our gardening project aims to create a vibrant outdoor and indoor spaces where students can explore, plant, and nurture their own mini urban gardens.

With your support, we’ll provide essential tools, seeds, and educational materials that will not only enhance our science curriculum but also foster teamwork, responsibility, and a love for the environment. By engaging in hands-on gardening experiences, students will develop essential life skills and a deeper understanding of where their food comes from.

Join us in growing a brighter future for our students—one garden at a time!

Ms. Berenice Elmhurst United Middle 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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The HC Companies 18 Inch Venetian Rectangular Window Planter Box - Lightweight Plastic Indoor Outdoor Plant Pot with Drainage for Windowsill, Herbs, Flowers, Black • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
LE TAUCI Ceramic Plant Pots, 8+6.5+5.5 Inch Planters with Drainage Holes, Indoor/Outdoor Usage, Modern Style Stripe Garden Pots, Reactive Glaze Green • Amazon Business $48.98 1 $48.98
Back to the Roots 100% Organic Succulent & Cacti Mix (6 Quart) | Made in The USA | Premium Nutrition for Indoor and Outdoor Plants • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Back to the Roots Heirloom Organic, Non-GMO & USA Grown Seeds, 30ct Herb, Fruit, and Veggies, Assortment May Vary, Guaranteed to Grow • Amazon Business $28.46 1 $28.46
SuperMoss (24520) Lava Rocks for Plants - Premium Drainage Rocks for Potted Plants, 1 Cubic Foot, Black • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Back to the Roots 6qt Specialty Blend • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Miracle-Gro Perlite, Enriched with Plant Food, Improves Drainage and Aeration in Potting Mixes, For Container Plants, 8 qt., 3-Pack • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
How to Grow Vegetables in Pots and Containers: 9 Steps to Plant & Harvest Organic Food in as Little as 21 Days for Beginners (The Urban Farmer Series) • Amazon Business $17.29 1 $17.29
Novelty Indoor Watering Can, 1 Gallon, Sky Blue • Amazon Business $15.77 1 $15.77
Back to the Roots New Kitchen Garden Complete Herb Kit Variety Pack of Basil, Mint, and Cilantro Seeds • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
GASPRO 5lbs Lava Rocks for Plants, 1/5 Inch Black Gravel for Succulent, Cactus, Bonsai Tree, Pure Volcanic Rocks, Top-Dressing, Good Drainage • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Back to the Roots Organic Microgreens Grow Kit with Ceramic Planter, Expandable Soil, Organic Seeds, and Germination Lid • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
How to Houseplant: A Beginner’s Guide to Making and Keeping Plant Friends • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
The Complete Gardener's Guide: The One-Stop Guide to Plan, Sow, Plant, and Grow Your Garden • Amazon Business $11.07 1 $11.07
Watering Can for Indoor Plants, Small Watering Cans for House Plant Garden Flower, Long Spout Water Can for Outdoor Watering Plants 1. 8L 1/2 Gallon (Green, 1.8 L) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
2 lb. Pebbles for Plants, Drainage Rocks for Potted Plants, Terrarium Succulent Bonsai Cactus Rocks Stones | Aquarium Pebbles for Fish Tank • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Calofulston 2.2lb Drainage Rocks for Potted Plants, 1/5 Inch Small Pebbles for Plants, Aquarium, Fish Tank, Terrarium, Succulent, Vases, Decorative Pea Gravel, Mixed Color • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
The Little Book for Plant Parents: Simple Tips to Help You Grow Your Own Urban Jungle • Amazon Business $5.93 1 $5.93
Plant Repotting Mat,Extra Large Waterproof Potting Mat,Foldable Potting Mat for Indoor Plant Transplanting and Dirt Control,Portable Gardening Mat,Reusable Plant Mats for Repotting(43''*30'',Green) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
BEADNOVA Squeeze Bottle Plant Watering Bottle 250ml 8oz Small Wash Bottle Squeeze Plastic Small Watering Can for Indoor Plants Succulent Watering Can (1pc) • Amazon Business $4.69 1 $4.69

Materials cost

$407.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$480.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.81

Total project goal

$565.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $565.41

1 Donor

-$565.41

Donations toward project cost

-$480.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.81

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