Wildwood School Permaculture Garden Project 2013UMass Permaculture InitiativePermaculture in the Pioneer Valley

1UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture

Sponsored by the UMass Permaculture Initiative in partnership with the Amherst School System

12 students from UMass and Hampshire College

3 working groups

Fort River, Crocker Farm, and Wildwood

Permaculture in the Pioneer ValleySTOCKSCH 290P-01 (Spring 2013)

What are we doing?Community InvolvementCreate an outdoor learning environmentProduce a YieldBeautify the SpaceTransform Lawn into LifeLong Term SustainabilityWho will be the Champion?

3Site Analysis and AssessmentLast year 2 apple trees were planted in front of the school.Teachers have voiced a need for a safe route to walk to kids to the garden. (Cross Walk)Excellent South East SunMore than enough spaceLocated by the entrance sign (Eye Candy/Curb Appeal)Water Spigot at building (Will Not Be Enough)Soil Test as soon as the ground thaws

4Let Your Voice Be Heard!Design IdeasWatering SolutionsOther ideas, suggestions, or questionsHow to get involved?Call or email me 978 726 2387 mkotfila@gmail.comBuild CommunityHave FunTell Our StoryEmpower the ChildrenLove Our Earth

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