Cape Cod Hill School Gardens

Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals

When was your garden project started?
Fall 2023

What type of facility hosts your garden?
School

What programs does your garden project include?
In-class garden and nutrition lessons

Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
No

Who volunteers in your garden?
Families and staff

How is your garden project funded?
Greater Franklin Food Council and donations

What community connections do you have?
This school had an active community program a number of years ago so we are focused on rebuilding this.

Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Summer school students/teachers and school community families

What are your future goals?
To re-establish a school culture who recognizes healthy nutrition as an important part of a well rounded educational experience.

What is your most significant need?
To increase support and buy-in from the school community