School or Community Site
Whitefield Elementary School
Physical Address
164 Grand Army Road
Whitefield, Maine 04353
Contact Name
Karen McCormick
Email
kmccormick@svrsu.org
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Greenhouse or hoop house, Aqua/Hydro-ponics
When was your garden project started?
2015
What type of facility hosts your garden?
School
What programs does your garden project include?
Garden Club, classroom based connections
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
Yes
Who volunteers in your garden?
After school and summer club
How is your garden project funded?
Both school budget and fundraising activities
What community connections do you have?
Community volunteers for various activities, Harvest Festival, Community Garden sales, providing vegetables for our school cafeteria
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Garden Club students and advisors
What are your future goals?
Expanding our programs to more year-round activities and into all schools in our district
What is your most significant need?
More time for all involved
