We’re excited to share that the Garden recently welcomed Second Graders from Powell School classroom 224, for a fun-filled tour and a hands-on lesson about engaging our senses in nature and how a garden can build respect for community!

 

The students explored a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers that grow in the Garden, learning to identify them through touch, smell, and sight. They especially loved the giant sunflower head donated by our member, Connor Celeste. A big thank you to you, Connor!

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The children marveled at Yao's near-gargantuan tomatoes and the mammoth sunflowers in Manuel's garden, with one of the students remarking, "They look like giant soldiers." Along with the our members' plots, the tour of the Garden included the RBVG's Compost Station, Mini Orchard, Port Rain Barrel, where students were taught about the importance of nature's power liquid - rain, and how water conservation promotes Respect for the Earth.​

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At the end of the trip, students were given a Crayola sack and asked to draw what they saw in the Garden. A few of these pictures are featured on our Home page. The Garden has also asked students to submit drawings for our new information board coming in 2026.. We look forward to sharing the results with the membership in Spring!

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Many thanks to teachers, Ms. Barrett, Mr. Longstreath, and Mr. Nelson.

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