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Mr. Puod from Tohajiilee, NM is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sprouting Sustainability: A Project-Based Garden for Fresh Food

Help me give my students materials like seeds and supplies for our Sprouting Sustainability project that will create a school garden where students learn by growing fresh food, promoting environmental responsibility and healthy eating habits.

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In a world increasingly focused on convenience, "Sprouting Sustainability: A Project-Based Garden for Fresh Food" offers a unique opportunity for our students to cultivate not just vegetables, but a deeper understanding of environmental responsibility and healthy eating habits. This DonorsChoose project aims to establish a vibrant school garden where students can engage in hands-on learning experiences, fostering a connection with nature and the importance of sustainable food production.

Our project goes beyond traditional classroom learning.

By providing essential gardening tools, seeds, and planting materials, we will transform a designated area into a flourishing garden. Students will actively participate in every stage of the process, from preparing the soil and planting seeds to nurturing the plants and growing flowers (and vegetables!) of their labor.

"Sprouting Sustainability" is more than just a garden; it's an investment in our students' future. By nurturing young minds with an appreciation for the environment and healthy food choices, we empower them to become responsible citizens who will make positive choices for generations to come. With your support through DonorsChoose, we can turn this vision into reality, allowing our students to not only grow vegetables and flowers but also grow a deeper connection with the world around them.

Mr. Puod Tohajiilee Community School Grades PreK-2

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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Tohajiilee, NM View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hydroponics Growing System, 12 Pods Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden with LED Grow Light, Height Adjustable Indoor Gardening System, Hydroponic Growing System Built-in Timer Function • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Ames? 1670900 Kodiak 27" No. 10 Hollow Back Scoop Shovel With Wood D-grip Handle • Quill.com $78.99 1 $78.99
14 Culinary Herb Seeds Pack - Heirloom and Non GMO, Grown in USA - Indoor or Outdoor Garden - Basil, Parsley, Dill, Cilantro, Rosemary, Mint, Thyme, Oregano, Marjoram, Tarragon, Chives, Sage & More • Amazon Business $13.95 4 $55.80
20 All in One Mixture - A Random, Colorful Mix of Tulips and Popular Dutch Master Daffodils! • Amazon Business $24.95 2 $49.90
CHUXAY GARDEN Red Matador Jumbo Tulip Seed, Darwin Hybrid Tulip 100 Seeds Beauty Red Flowering Plant Showy Accent Plant Grows in Garden and Pots • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
1.5" Grodan Rockwool Cubes for Seed Starter (49 Hydroponic Plugs) + The Hydroponic City Stakes • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Plant Food Hydroponic Nutrients Supplies: Hydroponics Growing System QYO Base A & B Nutrients, Hydroponic Fertilizer for Any Hydroponics System - Indoor Herb Garden Plants Accessories(Total 200ml) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Sow Right Seeds - Mammoth Sunflower Seeds to Plant - Grow Giant Sunflowers in Your Garden - Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds for Planting an Outdoor Garden - Bright Yellow Blooms - Attract Bees and Birds (3) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Mammoth Sunflower Seeds for Planting - Grow Giant Sun Flowers in Your Garden - 50 Non GMO Heirloom Seeds - Full Planting Instructions for Easy Grow - Great Gardening Gifts (2 Packets) • Amazon Business $8.98 4 $35.92
Colwelt Bulb Planter Tool Long Handle, Serrated Base Gardening Bulb Transplanter with Soft Grip, Heavy Duty Long Handled Bulb Planter Sod Plugger for Digging Holes to Plant Tulips, Iris, Daffodils • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Burpee Prizm Hybrid Kale Seeds 50 seeds • Amazon Business $6.69 4 $26.76
Sunflower Seeds for Planting - Grow Red Velvet Queen Sun Flowers in Your Garden - 25 Non GMO Heirloom Seeds - Full Planting Instructions for Easy to Grow - Great Gardening Gifts (1 Packet) • Amazon Business $5.98 4 $23.92
500 Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds for Planting - Heirloom Non-GMO Vegetable Seeds for Planting - Hydroponics - Microgreens - AKA Butterhead Lettuce, Boston Lettuce, Bibb Lettuce Lactuca Sativa • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Green Toys Eco-Friendly Watering Can with Shovel & Rake • Kaplan Early Learning Company $19.76 1 $19.76
Mutual Industries D-Handle Round Point Shovels • Quill.com $18.59 1 $18.59

Materials cost

$651.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$691.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.97

Total project goal

$813.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $813.16

3 Donors

-$360.85

Donations toward project cost

-$346.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.00

match offer

-$405.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$344.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$47.21

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