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Goal

To establish a thriving raised bed garden within our school campus, providing students with an engaging outdoor learning environment that fosters a deeper understanding of agriculture while nurturing their connection to nature. Through this garden, we aim to inspire lifelong appreciation for growing food and flowers, fostering hands-on experimental learning and promoting sustainable practices within our school community.  

What will be done with my students

At my school, An Agriculture Club composed of twelve, fifth-grade students and 2 teachers has been formed. The roles of this club include but are not limited to the maintenance of a butterfly house on campus and forming a school garden with raised garden beds.

For this grant, I want students to have the opportunity to experience hands-on learning about agriculture and nature. It will allow students to grow plants and observe beautiful butterflies up close, by providing a unique educational experience that connects them with the environment.

Over the course of the year, the Agriculture Club will meet nine times. During the meetings, students will learn about native butterfly plants and how they attract, and support butterflies found in Florida. Students will also learn about how to care for plants and understand the maintenance needed for the overall health of the garden. They will develop skills such as teamwork and problem-solving while helping their garden thrive.

Our meeting times and content is scheduled as follows:
• September 26th
- introduction and club expectations
• October 23rd
- Cleaning out the butterfly house and discussing plants that attract and support butterflies
• November 15th
- Butterfly house maintenance and plant care
- Discussing a plan for garden bed installation
• December 5th
- Garden Bed installation
• January 23rd (mandatory parent meeting)
- Discuss progress of the club with parents. Show them the garden, butterfly house area on campus.
• February 20th
- begin planting
- preparing butterfly house with spring plants
• March 26th
- planting springs crops/ flowers
- check plants and maintenance, if necessary
• April 23rd
- Check plants and do any butterfly house maintenance, if necessary.
 

Benefits to my students

Items needed: To establish a school garden and butterfly house, I will need materials to construct 2 raised garden beds and soil to fill each bed. I will also need plants and/or seeds for the raised garden beds as well as Florida native plants to attract and support butterflies.

Measurable Objective: I will evaluate students by administering a pre and post assessment on plant/ butterfly knowledge.

Students Impacted: All students at our school (700) will be able to benefit from the actions of the club members. Students in every grade (K-5) can benefit from a school garden and butterfly house by learning about nature, science, and responsibility. They will observe the intricate relationship between plants and butterflies. By creating a hands-on learning environment, this will spark curiosity and a love for the environment for all students. With a variety of learning opportunities, my plan for the Agriculture Club is to be a part of the school environment for many years to come.
 

Budget Narrative

To establish a school garden and butterfly house, I will need materials to construct 2 raised garden beds and soil to fill each bed. I will also need plants and/or seeds for the raised garden beds as well as Florida native plants to attract and support butterflies. 

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