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Creating Mini Green Spaces -- One Plant at a Time

Help me give my students 9th and 10th graders seedling pot makers, soil, and seeds to create green spaces within our library and cafeteria as we study the role of plants in urban ecosystems.

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My Project

Green spaces can promote our mental well being as well as physical health. Preserving these spaces in cities is important, but oftentimes our students who live in densely populated cities do not have the chance to enjoy the benefits of green spaces throughout the school day.

By creating mini green spaces within a school, such as the cafeteria, library, student lounge, and outdoor walkway, we create opportunities for high school students and staff to take a break during the school day and reconnect with nature.

These mini green spaces will feature many types of herbs, which will present educational opportunities where students can learn about gardening, medicinal properties of plants, and the role of plants in improving indoor/outdoor air quality. My ambitious 9th and 10th grade students will also help design these green spaces by assembling compostable pots with pot makers. Students will also be in charge of caring and tending these potted plants. This project is spearheaded by underclassman; however, it will benefit and serve the whole school community.

Our students can play an important role in preserving green spaces in our communities, which will become more challenging as phenomena like the urban heat island effect worsen. Through these efforts, students will gain a first-hand experience in protecting green spaces in their school environment, which will empower them to protect green spaces in their local communities. They will develop the technical skills and knowledge needed to advocate for greener, sustainable cities for the future.

Ms. Grey Baruch College Campus High School Grades 9-12

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Seedling Pot Maker • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 10 $161.60
Nitrile Disposable Gloves Large Box of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $21.56 3 $64.68
WONDER SOIL Organic Potting Soil | Ready to Plant Coco Coir Fully Loaded with Nutrients | 3 LBS Bag Expands to 12 Quarts of Indoor Outdoor Soil for Gardens & Plants | Incl Worm Castings, Perlite • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Old Potters Organic Compost - Plant Based Potting Soil - Home, Garden Organic Fertilizer - Complete Food for Plants - Boosts Plant Growth - Use for Indoor and Outdoor Farming ~15 lbs, (12 Quarts) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
18 Pcs Kids Gardening Tools Set, Metal Kids Yard Tools with Sturdy Wooden Handle Safe Children Beach Sandbox Toy Sand Play Tools for Flower Soil Planting Loosening Digging, Trowel, Rake, Shovel • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
Set of 43 Assorted Vegetable & Herb Seed Packets - Over 10,000 Seeds! - Includes Mylar Storage Bag - Deluxe Garden Heirloom Seeds - 100% Non-GMO • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Sow Right Seeds - Hydroponic Herb Seeds for Planting - Basil, Thyme, Cilantro, Parsley, and Mint Seeds for Planting and Growing a Hydroponic Garden Indoors - Perfect for Your Growing Tower or System • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Silver Circle Sweet Basil Seeds 3-Pack • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 1 $9.86
My First Indoor Garden: Everything You Need to Know to Grow Little Houseplants (1) (I Love Nature) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79

Materials cost

$347.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$392.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.33

Total project goal

$462.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $462.18

1 Donor

-$462.18

Donations toward project cost

-$392.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.33

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