Vinalhaven School Garden

Category
School Vegetable Garden, Farm to Cafeteria, Nutrition Education/Cooking with Students, Nature Education, School Composting, Community Garden

When was your garden project started?
2004

What type of facility hosts your garden?
Public School, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

What does your garden project include?
Vegetables, Flowers, Composting Bin, Vermicomposting, Composting School Waste, Our Garden Produce Used in Cafeteria, Local Farm Produce Obtained for Cafeteria, Cooking or Taste Testing in Classroom, Nature Study, Schoolyard Plantings/Greening Project

Who volunteers in your garden?
Teachers, School Staff, Parents, Community Members

How is your garden project funded?
Budgeted School or Community Funds, Grants, Donations

What community connections do you have?
Local Farmers, Other Local Businesses, Food Pantries, Elder Groups

Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Other volunteers, Paid staff