Building Partnerships: The Team Comes First
Chico Junior High School, Chico, CA
Building a Garden Program through Partnerships
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Chico Junior High School’s approach to building a garden program has been slow and steady. From the beginning, they recognized the importance of a support team and buy-in from different sectors. Initiated by members of the Slow Food chapter of Shasta Cascade County, the program gradually brought in the school Principal, teachers, students and parents. |
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For the 2007-2008 school year, Chico Junior set the groundwork for a school garden located on campus between classroom wings. Building curricular connections was an important foundation for future plans. |
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Sustaining the Garden Program
Fundraising is a challenge. Gathering support from the community requires plenty of creativity and perseverance. Money is not the only resource for sustainability, however.
Read moreabout ways the Chico Jr. team goes about garnering support…