School or Community Site
Freeport High School
Physical Address
30 Holbrook St
Freeport, Maine 04032
Contact Name
Jennifer Gulko
Email
gulkoj@rsu5.org
Category
Flowers and ornamentals, Composting
When was your garden project started?
In the early 2000s
What type of facility hosts your garden?
High School
What programs does your garden project include?
Various clubs/groups at FHS support the garden. Our LIFT program (Special Education program), our Earth Club, our Senior Projects
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
No
Who volunteers in your garden?
Teachers, staff and students
How is your garden project funded?
donations or some funding from the buildings and grounds school budget (mowing, weeding from grounds crew)
What community connections do you have?
None
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
mowing, weeding from grounds crew
What are your future goals?
Have more seating so more classes can meet in the garden
What is your most significant need?
Donations to purchase seating and flowers/plants
