School or Community Site
Somerset Elementary School
Physical Address
45 Blake Street
Hartland, Maine 04943
Contact Name
Ellen Surprenant
Email
esurprenant@rsu19.net
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals, Greenhouse or hoop house, Aqua/Hydro-ponics, Composting, Grow lab(s) or tower inside
When was your garden project started?
Spring of 2022
What type of facility hosts your garden?
public school
What programs does your garden project include?
Cafeteria connection, after school and summer school enrichment courses, outdoor learning program as part of the science curriculum
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
Yes
Who volunteers in your garden?
Students and community members
How is your garden project funded?
donations
What community connections do you have?
a few local individuals
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
our food corps site service member and the summer program
What are your future goals?
self funding
What is your most significant need?
time and volunteers
