Tour of Campus

On March 5, students showed us the gym, cafeteria, previous garden, basketball court, areas where they play, areas that flood often, and available trashcans. The tour was successful and allowed us to see several issues that the students had discussed. It was brought to our attention that the previous garden was organized by the Principle and maintained by the janitors at the school. Students were excited about replanting at the site of the previous garden, and planting tress by the basketball court. Afterwards students mentioned that they would need equipment like gloves and boots to begin working outside. In addition we learned of at least one possible teacher that may be interested in up keep of this project and the possibility that Transition students may be interested in helping with our project.

The tour consisted of about seven students, a few left early to attend other activities. A few students mentioned that they would prefer to be at cheer leading practice, basketball, or helping there teachers grade papers on Friday's. This might explain why are attendance has dropped from the first session. Also that there is a grade requirement to participate in our group which has taken away several students that appeared be interested. Despite minor challenges there are a few students whom are dedicated to the project. On our next visit we plan to begin planting trees with students