When it comes to the vegetable garden at Magnolia Elementary School (MES), fourth grade teacher Laura Browning says the students love it. Students do all the work of weeding, watering and planting the bonanza of vegetables, which include grape, Roma and beefsteak tomatoes, tomatillos, cucumbers and more.
“It’s fun watching them as they revel in the dirty hands that result from this horticultural endeavor,” said Browning.
This is the second year for the garden, which is a project of the Environmental Club. Browning started the club three years ago and supervises the garden project. Not exceeding 20 students, the club is mostly comprised of third- through fifth-graders. Participants engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary activities focusing on wildlife, the environment and conservation.
Read more of this story in the August 8 News Review.