School or Community Site
Nokomis Regional High
Physical Address
291 Williams Rd
Newport, Maine 04953
Contact Name
Jenine Olson
Email
jolson@rsu19.net
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals, Greenhouse or hoop house, Aqua/Hydro-ponics
When was your garden project started?
2015
What type of facility hosts your garden?
Public school
What programs does your garden project include?
Gardening Club, Alternative Ed, Agriculture Class, and Life Skills program all use the garden spaces.
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
No
Who volunteers in your garden?
Teachers, students, and community members volunteer in our gardens.
How is your garden project funded?
Our garden is funded mostly through grant money.
What community connections do you have?
We have made connections with farmers in our local communities.
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Teachers, students, and community members tend the garden when school is out.
What are your future goals?
Our future goals include expanding our orchard and garden space beyond our greehouses.
What is your most significant need?
Our most significant need would be funds to continue to move our work forward.
