Announcing Our Newest Fundraiser!
We are launching an exciting new fundraiser and we want to give you an opportunity to help us make it a huge success!
- Imagine community members all over the state learning about the important role school gardens play in providing hands-on education through gardening and healthy eating through a beautiful calendar…
- A way for schools to have a fundraiser to raise money for their school garden without having to finance the project upfront themselves…
- A method for schools to share their amazing work of growing the next generation of stewards of the earth and inspire other schools to start a school garden program…
Drum Roll Please!
We are happy to announce that the following school gardens have been selected to be featured in the 2026 calendar!
- Alfond Youth and Community Center
- Ella Lewis School
- Fryeburg Academy
- Gorham Middle School
- Jonesport Beals High School
- Kennebec Montessori School
- Kingfield Elementary School
- Mount Desert Elementary School (also selected as School Garden of the Year!)
- Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
- South Bristol School
- Stratton School
- Wentworth School
2027 School Garden of the Month Calendar
Entries for the 2027 School Garden of the Month Calendar will be due January 15, 2026. We will open the applications in November 2025.
Here’s how you can help! It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3!
1. Become a Sponsor or Supporter
We are now accepting sponsors and donors for the 2027 School Garden of the Month Calendar!
Calendar SPONSOR Levels
- Sponsor of Month $500
- Annual Sponsor $1,000
- Perennial Sponsor $2,500
- Harvest Sponsor $5,000
Calendar SUPPORTER Levels
- Seed Supporter $25
- Sprout Supporter $50
- Seedling Supporter $100
- Blossom Supporter $250
Methods of Payment
Mail your check to: Maine School Garden Network 28 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Donate online: Make your donation as a Sponsor or Supporter via PayPal here or go to www.msgn.org and click on the donate button.
- In the Write a Note section, please type your SGOM Calendar. Thank you.
2. Order and sell calendars
Buy calendars for yourself and give them as gifts!
- Individual Order Form
- Pre-order a calendar now for shipment starting in May 2025
- Calendars are $15 plus SH and Maine Sales tax = $20 total each
- Want to support a local business? Information about locations near you to buy a calendar coming soon!
School Gardens can sell calendars as a fundraiser!
Calendars wholesale for $10 plus shipping with a suggested retail price of $15 each.
Calendars can be shipped directly to your school or picked up at a MSGN event.
Schools interested in selling calendars can:
- Pick up an order form and sample calendar at Maine School Garden Day for $10
- An order form and sample calendar can be shipped to your school for $15
Want to save the shipping expense?
- If your order and payment is received by May 1st – calendars can be ready for pickup at Maine School Garden Day
- If your order is received by September 15th – calendars can be picked up at the Annual Meeting in November.
Businesses and organizations can place orders and sell the calendar!
Calendars wholesale for $10 plus shipping with a suggested retail price of $15 each.
Calendars can be ordered now with delivery in May 2025.
Not sure how many calendars will sell at your business?
- You can request a calendar sample to take orders by using the wholesale orders form or sending an email to Susan Sager, Coordinator at susan@msgn.org.
- Samples will be available for $15 starting in May 2025
Want to save the shipping expense?
- If your order and payment is received by May 1st – calendars can be ready for pickup at Maine School Garden Day in Oakland, Maine.
- If your order is received by September 15th – calendars can be picked up at the Annual Meeting in November.
Interested?
Submit your order form and payment following the directions on the order form.
Request a calendar sample available in May 2025 – contact Susan Sager, Coordinator at susan@msgn.org for more information!
3. Have fun spreading the word about the importance of youth gardening in Maine!
Here is a media kit for your promotional use so you can share on Facebook, send an email blast to your customers or friends or post on your website today!
- order a calendar for yourself, a gift, to sell to raise funds for your school or business
- Tell other people about the calendar and our work:
Grants
We thank the following foundations and organizations for providing funding:
