by Manon Jacob, Development VISTA
As part of our summer program at Our House, the
kids learn how to grow and tend a sustainable garden
where they can pick and eat the foods that they have
cultivated. Before the kids can get started, there is a
lot of work that goes into the project. Thanks to the
wonderful people at Dunbar Garden, the project is
ready for the summer.
In one day, with the help of the Dunbar staff, several
AmeriCorps members from Our House, and members
from other sites who joined us for the project that
day during AmeriCorps Week, we were able to weed
and replenish the three garden beds, build a compost
bin, set up bird netting, and even plant new seeds
with the Our Club kids. We are looking forward to
the continued involvement from the staff at Dunbar
Garden, as they plan on coming to work with our
kids every week during the summer.