Monday, September 29, 2025

Students with teacher

Yale Elementary School's Garden: A Community-Powered Learning Space

Welcome to the Yale Elementary garden, a beautiful outdoor learning space made possible by our dedicated community volunteers. This incredible team of parents and community members has created an environment where students can get their hands dirty and learn valuable life skills that go beyond the classroom.

Twice a month, our students head out to the garden to learn and work. This hands-on experience teaches them about plant life cycles, ecosystems, and the importance of sustainability. The garden is not just a place for growing plants; it's a place for growing minds.

Greenhouse Gets a Makeover!

We are especially thrilled to announce a significant new development: our volunteers have secured donations to repair our greenhouse. This fantastic upgrade means our students can now plant seeds during the winter, giving them a head start for the spring growing season. Students will get to watch their plants sprout and grow, a rewarding process that connects them to the natural world all year round.

Greenhouse and garden

Year-Round Dedication

Our volunteers are the backbone of this project, working tirelessly year-round to maintain the garden. They handle everything from mowing and trimming to pruning, ensuring the space is always ready for our students. Their hard work and commitment provide our students with a unique and enriching educational experience. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and the valuable life lessons they help us provide.

We thank our amazing volunteers for their selfless efforts and for making our garden a thriving, beautiful space for our students to learn and grow.