Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Fisherfarms

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

The Need

Children’s intake of nutritious foods is limited YRBSS: Most U.S. youth Do not meet the recommendations for eating a minimum of 5 fruits and vegetables each day

Children try new foods when they participate Children’s knowledge, preferences, and willingness to taste vegetables were greater in a school garden-enhanced nutrition education curriculum. (Morris, et al, 2002).

“Generous amounts of fruits and veggies in all forms” CDC Fruits and Vegetables: More matters

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

The goal of our garden is to involve students, staff, families and our

community to transform a section of our school ground into an educational

and edible garden. In doing so, our children will learn healthy and

sustainable habits.

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Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

During the school year, the garden will serve as an outside classroom

addressing the Massachusetts State Frameworks and Standards.

During the summer, the garden will become a community garden tended

To by volunteer/neighboring families and volunteer staff.

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Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Harvests will be used by our school cafeteria for breakfasts and lunches.

We want children to learn where their food comes from.

Additional produce will be offered at Walpole’s Farmers Market and

donated to the Walpole Food Pantry, in an effort to support the growing

number of underserved population in our town.

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

The school garden project will help us create real-life extensions

to the learning in our classrooms and a sustainable way to give

back to our Walpole community.

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What about the details?“Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.” Myplate.gov

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

https://www.smore.com/ptu14-fisher-school-garden

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Fisherfarms

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Fisherfarms

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Fisherfarms

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Fisherfarms

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Fisherfarms

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Fisherfarms

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Pesticide-free Garden

Note: All the chosen flowers are companion plants for the vegetables.

Some attract beneficial insects. Others repel or deter pest insects.

By “companion planting,” we can increase vigor and vegetable

production and create a pesticide-free garden. Pairing specific

vegetables next to each other, and the pairing of specific

vegetable/flower combinations will benefit our garden’s goals.

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Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Flower Garden

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African marigold, borage, nasturtium, zinnia, petunia, 4 o’clocks, morning glory

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Vegetable Garden

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Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Sensory Garden

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Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Short term goals:

1.School garden will be established in the spring of 2015

2.Students will eat more fresh fruits and vegetables

3.Fresh produce that is grown will be incorporated into the

meals served in the cafeteria

4. Hands-on learning for students

5.Lesson plans related to the school garden

6.Support the Walpole Food Pantry

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Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Long term goals:

1.Nutrition education for families

2.Encourage garden programs in other local schools

3.A test kitchen where families can plan and create healthy meals

4.Increase in percentage of students within the healthy BMI range as

determined by the CDC (5-85% BMI)

5. Realize all of our goals with as many community members as possible

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Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

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Boy Scouts of America

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

The Eagle Scout award is a performance-based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained over the years.

To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills.

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Boy Scouts of America

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

A former Fisher student has approached the Fisher farms Garden Committee and will be building and installing our 11 perimeter beds (the “U-shaped” beds that line the fence),

excavate and install pvc piping to run hoses underground to the garden, and perhaps a few more items. He will fundraise to buy the materials for these projects, to earn his Eagle Scout award.

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Former Fisher Students

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

It all starts now!

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Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Please consider donating.

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OUR SUPPORTERS:

ELM STREET PAC AND PRINCIPALWALPOLE SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIONWALPOLE RECREATION DEPARTMENTCOUNCIL ON AGINGLET’S MOVE COMMITTEE WHS WOOD TECHNOLOGY CLASSWHS GREEN TEAMWALPOLE DPWWALPOLE BOARD OF HEALTHKEN OLES, MASTER GARDENER

OUR SUPPORTERS:•ADMINISTRATION, WPS•COUNCIL ON AGING•DEDHAM SAVINGS BANK•BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA•FISHER FARMS GARDEN COMMITTEE•FISHER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL•MA AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASS GRANT•WHS GREEN TEAM•WHS WOOD TECHNOLOGY CLASS•WALPOLE BOARD OF HEALTH•WALPOLE DPW•WALPOLE FARMERS MARKET•WALPOLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233

Several slides in this PowerPoint were used and/or modified with

permission from Elm Street School’s informational presentation.

Specifically: Slide 2, Slide 3, Slide 31 (modified)

Special thanks to:

•Colleen Duggan and Joanna Hazell for the organization of written material

•Elm Street School for their PowerPoint as a sample

•Joanna Hazell for permission to use the photo on Slide 29

•Julie Martin for creating the smore.com informational flyer

•Members of the Fisher farms Garden Committee for guidance

•Nick Kearney for volunteering to complete projects through the BSA- Jim Holmes

Fisher School Community Garden Project 2014-2015

Fisherfarms

65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508 660-7234 Fax: 508 660-7233