School or Community Site
Pownal Elementary
Physical Address
587 Elemwood Road
Pownal, Maine 04069
Contact Name
Holly Johnson
Email
johnsonh@rsu5.org
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals, Composting
When was your garden project started?
The garden area was updated and clean out spring of 2022.
What type of facility hosts your garden?
The garden is raised bad and is adjacent to an apple and pear orchard, as well a a pollinator garden.
What programs does your garden project include?
The programs included with the garden area are After School Club, Cafeteria Composting, and classroom science integration.
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
No
Who volunteers in your garden?
After School Club, school staff, and families.
How is your garden project funded?
Donnations
What community connections do you have?
Community connections include volunteers and donated resources from the individuals and businesses.
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Volunteers
What are your future goals?
Establishing composting routines alongside integrated learning, and amending the garden soil. Increasing the use of the garden area for increased project-based learning opportunities.
What is your most significant need?
Improving the garden soil and designing a watering system that is efficient.
