School or Community Site
Hope Elementary School
Physical Address
Physical Address
34 Highfield Road
Hope, Maine 04849
Contact Name
Allison McNeil, RN
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals, Orchard, Greenhouse or hoop house, Composting
When was your garden project started?
2018
What type of facility hosts your garden?
School
What programs does your garden project include?
After School Garden Club, Community Garden Group, Cafeteria Connection
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
Yes
Who volunteers in your garden?
Students, Parents, Community Members, Staff
How is your garden project funded?
Community resilience grant from Town of Hope
What community connections do you have?
Town of Hope, Homeschoolers of Maine
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
School garden coordinator, volunteers
What are your future goals?
To expand our current school garden and develop a community garden that can bring together students, families, and neighbors to grow food, share knowledge, and strengthen community ties.
What is your most significant need?
Develop a composting program.
