School or Community Site
Orono High School
Physical Address
14 Goodridge Drive
Orono, Maine 04473
Contact Name
Jen Branchflower
Email
jbranchflower@rsu26.org
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals, Greenhouse or hoop house, Composting
When was your garden project started?
Spring 2023
What type of facility hosts your garden?
Orono High School
What programs does your garden project include?
After school club, potential cafeteria connection, potential classroom connection
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
No
Who volunteers in your garden?
All volunteers
How is your garden project funded?
Grants
What community connections do you have?
Umaine connections, town of Orono grant support, school administration support
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Volunteers, staff at school for summer school
What are your future goals?
Transform an unused space into an area that can be used by the community. The space will be able to host club meetings, study groups, and individual students who might want to step outside to recharge for a few moments during a busy high school day.
What is your most significant need?
Construction materials, soil, and garden tools.
