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Mrs. Guerrero from Lake View Terrace, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pathways to a Greener Future: Climate and Gardening Education

Help me give my students gardening supplies like gardening gloves, potting mix, and gardening tools to create a class garden so I can teach my students about climate change.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Guerrero's classroom raised $538

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

We believe that hands-on learning experiences are essential for our students’ growth and development. That’s why we are excited to launch this project to create a classroom garden! We are seeking donations for gardening supplies to help our students explore the wonders of nature, develop teamwork skills, and learn about sustainability.

What We Need:

To make our gardening dreams a reality, we need the following supplies:

• Soil: To create a healthy growing environment for our plants.

• Seeds: A variety of vegetables and flowers to cultivate.

• Gardening Tools: Hand tools like trowels, rakes, and watering cans.

• Planters and Pots: To grow our plants in different spaces.

• Gardening Gloves: To keep little hands protected while they dig and plant.

• Educational Materials: Books and resources about gardening and plant science.

How Your Donation Will Help:

By contributing to our project, you will provide our students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful hands-on activities. They will learn about the life cycle of plants, the importance of healthy eating, and how to care for the environment.

Imagine our classroom filled with laughter and excitement as students plant seeds, nurture them, and watch them grow! This project will not only enhance their learning but also foster a sense of responsibility and teamwork.

Next Steps:

Once we receive the supplies, we will kick off our gardening activities with all students participating. We will hold a planting day, where students will get their hands dirty and work together to create our garden. Throughout the year, we will maintain the garden and document our progress, allowing students to reflect on their learning experiences.

Thank you for considering our project. Your support will help us cultivate not only plants but also a love for learning and nature in our students!

Mrs. Guerrero Brainard Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lake View Terrace, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEETOLLA Elevate Herb Garden Planter Box Outdoor Raised Beds with Legs Wheels for Vegetables Flower Tomato Patio Backyard, Black, Planter • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Rolling Garden Cart with Seat - Plastic Storage with Bench and Interior Tool Tray - Gardening Stool for Weeding and Planting By Pure Garden (Green) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Mini Colorful Metal Hand Shovel Digging Trowel Set Transplanting Garden Shovel for Flower Soil Planting Succulent Kids Teens Women Men Gift Indoor Outdoor, 6 Colors (18 Pcs, 11 x 3 Inch) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Lyric Supreme Wild Bird Seed, Wild Bird Food Mix with Nuts and Sunflower Seeds, 20 lb. Bag • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
12 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Yard Work Glove Rubber Coated Garden Gloves for Girls Boys Toddlers Youth Outdoor (Small (Age 3-5)) • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
AIMORE Garden Tools, 8 Piece Gardening Tools with Bag, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Garden Tools Set, Outdoor Hand Tools, Ideal Garden Tool Kit Gifts for Women Pink. • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
DOITOOL Watering Can Small Metal Watering Cans, 5PCS Gardening Water Pots Garden Watering Bucket Plant Watering Can Iron Mini Watering Can (Mixed Style) • Amazon Business $22.53 1 $22.53
Watering Can for Indoor Plants, Flower Watering Can, Plastic Water Can for Plants, Indoor Watering Can with Sprinkler Head 68 oz, 1/2 Gallons • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Educational Insights GreenThumb Greenhouse With Vinyl Cover, Perfect For Classroom, Home, and Herb Gardens- Indoor/Outdoor Gardening • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Seed Starter Mix • Carolina Biological Supply Company $15.03 1 $15.03
JERIA 30 Pack 5/4/3.5 Inch Clear Nursery Pots with Drainage Holes, Clear Plant Pot for Planting, Transparent Plastic Plant Pots,Durable Seed Starting Pot for Succulents • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Burpee, 9 Quarts | Premium Organic Potting Natural Soil Mix Food Ideal for Container Garden-Vegetable, Flower & Herb Use for Indoor Outdoor Plant • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
60 Packs 3.15 Inch Peat Pots for Seedlings, Biodegradable Seeds Starter Nursery Pots, Holes Round Seed Starter Pots for Plant Vegetables or Gardening Supplies with Bonus 10 Pcs Plant Labels. • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Gray Bunny Clear Window Bird Feeder - Window Bird Feeders for Outside, Window Bird Feeders for Viewing with Strong Suction Cup, Transparent Bird Feeder for Window, Bird House Gifts for Mom, Dad • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Burpee Wildflower 50,000 Bulk, 1 Bag | 18 Varieties of Non-GMO Flower Seeds Pollinator Garden, Perennial Mix • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Burpee Wildflower Seed Mix for Pollinators • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
11 Heirloom Seeds for Planting Vegetables and Fruits, 4800 Survival Seed Vault and Doomsday Prepping Supplies, Gardening Seeds Variety Pack, Vegetable Seeds for Planting Home Garden Non GMO… • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
CEED4U Seed Starter Kit Propagator Plant Grow Kit 3 Inches Peat Pots, 72 Cells Peat Trays 15x11 Inches Growing Trays 15 Packs Plant Labels Plant Cultivation Set for Indoor Outdoor Classrooms • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59

Materials cost

$378.28

Vendor shipping charges

$7.94

Sales tax

$34.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$456.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.56

Total project goal

$537.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$537.06

2 Donors

-$268.53

Donations toward project cost

-$228.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.28

Matching donations from our partners

-$268.53

Match offers toward project cost

-$228.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.28

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