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Ms. Casserly from S. Ozone Park, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Elevated Growth: Building a Sustainable Garden with Raised Beds

Help me give my students a space that provides a durable, eco-friendly solution for creating a customizable, elevated garden space, perfect for growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs in any garden setting

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The raised garden kit will provide students with a hands-on, sustainable gardening experience. It will teach them about soil health, plant growth, and the benefits of raised bed gardening while fostering teamwork and responsibility. This aligns perfectly to our science curricula as well as gives our students a hands on experience in gardening club.

Our goal is to create a functional garden space where students can actively engage in growing their own food, learning about sustainability, and understanding the environmental impact of gardening practices.

We aim to inspire a lifelong love for nature and hands-on learning.

Our students are curious, innovative, and eager to learn through real-world experiences in. They come from diverse backgrounds and are motivated to explore science, nature, and environmental stewardship, showing determination and creativity in every project.

Ms. Casserly Middle School 297 Hawtree Creek Middle School Grades 6-8

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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S. Ozone Park, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Frame It All Composite Raised Garden Bed 4 x 8-ft Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $315.18 2 $630.36

Materials cost

$630.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $181.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$851.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.31

Total project goal

$1,002.08

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 $1,002.08

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