Garden Club
Signup for the Fall Garden Club starts today through October 2nd, 2009, for kids kindergarten through fifth grade. Middle School students may register as “Garden Buddies” to mentor the kids and assist the adult volunteers. On Friday, October 2nd, 3-4 p.m., join us for a Garden Club Kick-Off Meeting at the garden for those who have signed up or are interested to learn about the Garden Club.
Kids, parents and teachers can meet fellow gardeners and Garden Buddies, and give input on plans for the Fall garden. Planting will begin Monday October 5th, weather permitting. This project will allow about 20 children to learn how to grow fruits and vegetables from the ground up. Parents confirmed last year, that the project led their kids to eat and love vegetables they otherwise would have never tried, and also acquaints them with biology, nutrition, math, pest management and other science concepts. Fall crops may include lettuces, herbs, peas, kale, and broccoli.
Parent and grandparent volunteers are always needed. Anyone who is able to spend about an hour a week after school from 3:00 - 3:45 pm, helping the kids with gardening are encouraged to “roll up their sleeves!” Your commitment is to fulfill at least four of the eight weeks of the fall garden session.
Everyone sign-up here!. Questions? Input? Please e-mail Robin Spillias (robinspillias@embarqmail.com)