Community Charter School Garden

The Giving Ground has partnered with the Community Charter School for our first garden project. The school has a nice bit of property that we believe we can turn into a beautiful addition to the school's existing curriculum. Judging by the enthusiasm of everyone we met at the open house, this is going to be a fruitful relationship.
I have been out on the property over the last few days checking the sun and soil and watching what comes and goes. I see the school already draws quite a bit of wildlife so I am excited to see how we can build a stronger sense of place on the property.
At the CCS our goal is to provide a beautiful, functional garden that can provide nourishment to its students. We believe the garden can provide much more than a full belly. Students will learn math and problem solving, history, science and biology, competence, integrity, and proper etiquette around a bumble bee. The garden can be a bridge to reunite a child with the wonder of the nature and encourage an appreciation of beauty while expanding awareness of thier surroundings. It can provide a classroom of delight whether through an orb weaver or a hummingbird.
It seems like a lot to put on such a small space but it really is something we can get behind. We believe in this.

Jamie