Ethel Walker Garden Club

Basic Information

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12
Address: Ethel Walker School Simsbury, CY
Person of Contact: Grace Epstein

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Ethel Walker Garden Club
Ethel Walker Garden Club
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Additional Information

Student Size: 6 - 12
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:10
Hours/Week: 1 hr pr week
Funding: Sales
Gardens (Sq. Feet): about 1000
Program Highlights:

We grow vegetables of which potatoes, tomatoes and tomatillos are the favorites.

Mission Statement:

We focus to learn how food grows and how this process is part of the cycle of nature.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

If a student knows how to grow food she will be more likely to eat the produce and make healthier choices.

Program History:

The garden began as a tiny garden in 2006.

Volunteer Participation: Students volunteer in the garden after school. High school students participate for community service hours.