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Alicia Mohler posted a blog postschool yard garden project underway
We have been successful in getting our little garden area going... we have planted some native plants (succulents, mostly) and some plants which will attract pollinators. The next thing we are working on is a rain collection system... water is so scarce here in Southern AZ that we need to be very creative... In addition, we are working on our bat houses. This is particularly fun right now... and fits in well with the season. I am hoping to get some pictures of the projects up soon.
Alicia Mohler commented on Alicia Mohler's blog post School Yard Garden Project"We are now in phase one of our Garden Project. The kids have researched native plants and pollinators. I have recruited the fourth grade teacher and our principal and special education teacher to help out. We are working on our bat houses and bird…"
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Alicia Mohler posted a blog postSchool Yard Garden Project
My middle schoolers here in Arizona are undertaking a big project~ a schoolyard garden. The garden, which they have named, "The Secret Garden" is in the planning stages. We have some mesquite trees and benches, and a pretty white arch at the entry, but not much else. The kids are learning about native plants, pollinators, and water harvesting. They have recently expressed interest in planting a vegetable garden. They would like to donate the produce to the local food bank. I think this is a…See More
Alicia Mohler left a comment for Liberty Phoenix"The rain barrel idea looks like something I could implement with my middle schoolers! Great idea!"
Alicia Mohler left a comment for Michael Levin"Thank you, Mike. I live in AZ. I teach middle school and we are working on a school yard garden. We are hoping to donate our produce to the community food bank. I am new to gardening, and especially new to organic gardening, so I am really trying to…"
Michael Levin left a comment for Alicia Mohler"Hi Alicia and welcome to Zoobird! Where did you hear about Zoobird? Where in the USA do you live? Hope you find interesting things here to share with your students. I suggest you keep an eye on the reading list on the right hand column of the home…"
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school yard garden project underway
Posted on October 4, 2009 at 1:19am 1 Comment 0 Likes
We have been successful in getting our little garden area going... we have planted some native plants (succulents, mostly) and some plants which will attract pollinators. The next thing we are working on is a rain collection system... water is so scarce here in Southern AZ that we need to be very creative... In addition, we are working on our bat houses. This is particularly fun right now... and fits in well with the season. I am hoping to get some pictures of the projects up soon.
School Yard Garden Project
Posted on August 19, 2009 at 11:42pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
My middle schoolers here in Arizona are undertaking a big project~ a schoolyard garden. The garden, which they have named, "The Secret Garden" is in the planning stages. We have some mesquite trees and benches, and a pretty white arch at the entry, but not much else. The kids are learning about native plants, pollinators, and water harvesting. They have recently expressed interest in planting a vegetable garden. They would like to donate the produce to the local food bank. I think this is a… Continue
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- Hi Alicia and welcome to Zoobird! Where did you hear about Zoobird? Where in the USA do you live? Hope you find interesting things here to share with your students. I suggest you keep an eye on the reading list on the right hand column of the home page and in each of the groups. They are http://del.icio.us/zoobird lists..
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