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Ms. Colon from Bronx, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Roots of Change: Growing a Greener Future

Help me give my students funding for planting projects that will enrich the educational experience of urban school-age students, and it will also promote environmental stewardship, foster community, and help develop a generation of responsible and engaged citizens.

  • $805 goal

This project expired on May 1, 2025.

This project expired on May 1, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Planting initiatives provide a hands-on way for students to learn about environmental science, sustainability, and ecology. Through engaging with plants, students can study topics like photosynthesis, biodiversity, and the importance of green spaces in cities. This fosters a deeper understanding of environmental issues and helps cultivate a sense of responsibility toward protecting the planet.

The benefits of planting extend beyond immediate gains.

Funding this project for hydroponic gardens, planters, raised garden beds, gardening tools and more can create sustainable green spaces that will continue to thrive for years and provide ongoing benefits to students, teachers, and the community. These projects may also inspire students to pursue careers in environmental science, horticulture, or urban planning, thus shaping the future leaders of tomorrow.

Ms. Colon PS 35 Franz Siegel School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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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Nearly all 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ponix Mini Hydroponic Garden • Carolina Biological Supply Company $161.10 1 $161.10
Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden - Herb Garden with Grow Light, 15 Pods Stainless Steel Indoor Garden Kit, Auto Timer, Gardening Gift for All Ages • Amazon Business $89.90 1 $89.90
EarthBox Garden Stand • Carolina Biological Supply Company $85.50 1 $85.50
Highpro Vertical Garden Planter, 5 Tiers Vertical Raised Garden Bed Metal Elevated Herb Planter Box Vegetable Flower Planters for Patio Deck Outdoor Indoor • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
CJGQ 2 Pack Fabric Raised Garden Bed 6x3x1ft Garden Grow Bed Bags for Growing Herbs, Flowers and Vegetables 128 Gallon… • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $29.75 1 $29.75
Bigjigs Toys Gardening Tote Bag with Tools • Kaplan Early Learning Company $29.66 1 $29.66
Burpee Organic Tomato & Vegetable Granular Plant Food, 4 lb • Amazon Business $8.97 3 $26.91
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 $17.99 1 $17.99
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 $17.67 1 $17.67
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
240Cells Seedling Start Trays,20 Pack Peat Pots Seedling Pots Biodegradable,Seedling Starter Kit,Organic Germination Plant Starter Trays,Cell Pots with 200 Labels,2 Transplant Tools,1 Spray Bottle • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Eshylala 400 PCS Hydroponic Sponge Planting Tool Square Seedling Sponges Greenhouse Hydroponic Sponge Hydroponic Vegetable Planting Sponge for Small Bud Growth • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
TOBEHIGHER Gardening Gloves for Women, Garden Gloves Outdoor Protective Working Gloves, Breathable Garden Gloves for Women • Amazon Business $5.59 2 $11.18
KINGLAKE GARDEN Plant Labels,200 Pcs Waterproof Plant Tags Garden Markers,Plastic Garden Labels for Outdoor Indoor Potted Plants with Permanent Marking Pen • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$612.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.06

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$683.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.68

Total project goal

$804.51

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