School or Community Site
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
Physical Address
16 Prescott Drive
Hinckley, Maine 04944
Contact Name
Jeffry Chase
Email
jchase@maineacademy.org
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Orchard, Greenhouse or hoop house, Aqua/Hydro-ponics
When was your garden project started?
2012
What type of facility hosts your garden?
3 greenhouses, 1 acre farm, and orchard
What programs does your garden project include?
aquaponics, raised beds, one acre garden, and orchard.
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
Yes
Who volunteers in your garden?
Students and their parents
How is your garden project funded?
school
What community connections do you have?
MOFGA and other farmers in the area
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Staff
What are your future goals?
Sell products to local restaurants.
What is your most significant need?
Weekend and vacation support
