School or Community Site
Solon Elementary School
Physical Address
76 S. Main Street
Solon, Maine 04979
Contact Name
Angela Dunton
Email
adunton@carrabec.org
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden
When was your garden project started?
Spring 2025
What type of facility hosts your garden?
Elementary School
What programs does your garden project include?
Direct I struction during school day. Will be expanded in the future to include other learning opportunities.
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
No
Who volunteers in your garden?
Students, staff and community volunteers.
How is your garden project funded?
STEM grant and do actions allowed for creation. School STEM budget will help support in future.
What community connections do you have?
Readingtom Fairview, SNAP ED, JMG, Solon Community Greenhouse and more.
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Volunteers
What are your future goals?
Add hydroponic gardens for year round growth. Provide food for school and community while teaching student how to grow and care for food gardens.
What is your most significant need?
Summer staffing support.
