School or Community Site
Ames Elementary School
Physical Address
165 New England Road
Searsmont, Maine 04973
Contact Name
Ellie Bridgers
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Orchard, Greenhouse or hoop house, Composting
When was your garden project started?
2023
What type of facility hosts your garden?
Elementary School
What programs does your garden project include?
Garden classes, recess groups
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
Yes
Who volunteers in your garden?
Students in 2 – 5 grade
How is your garden project funded?
Grant funding, local donations, some grant funding
What community connections do you have?
Cross Patch Farm, Belfast Community Co-Op, Hammond Lumber, Robbins Lumber
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Summer garden caretaker
What are your future goals?
To expand garden education to all classes in school, make outdoor learning connections.
What is your most significant need?
Dedicated volunteers for summer caretaking and sustainable funding for garden education.
