School
Physical Address
3 Gorham Industrial Parkway
Gorham, Maine 04038
Contact Name
Gray Albani
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals, Composting
When was your garden project started?
Spring of 2018
What type of facility hosts your garden?
We are a Nonprofit Childcare & Family Center
What programs does your garden project include?
Early Childhood Education ranging from ages 1-5 years old.
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
Yes
Who volunteers in your garden?
Parents
How is your garden project funded?
Fundraising/Donations
What community connections do you have?
Maine Health’s 5210 Let’s Go Initiative, Bumbleroot Organic Farm, Daybreak Grower’s Alliance, Maine Association of Nonprofits, Maine AEYC, Farm and Sea to School Institute, Gorham Public Schools, Gorham Food Pantry, Maine Needs, MOFGA, Birth Roots, Dance Studio of Maine, Baxter Memorial LIbrary, ReTreeUS, Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberries, Garbage to Garden, EcoMaine, & more!
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
We are only closed 2 weeks throughout the year. Our Executive Director and our Outdoor Program Coordinator/Teacher helps to water during these vacations.
What are your future goals?
Grow and expand our existing gardens and garden programming. Plant an orchard and build an outdoor playgarden at our 3 Gorham Industrial Parkway Location. We have 2 raised garden beds there now, but would like to expand. We would like to grow and cultivate our own produce to supple our Food Program and donate to local community needs.
What is your most significant need?
Funding is necessary for this expansion and building infrastructure to support our community garden, schools, and playspace.