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EARTH DAY Work & Learn Day at Kamali’i Elementary School
April 22, 2017 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Make an Impact on Earth Day!
Join us in the Kamali’i Elementary School Garden. We can get a lot accomplished for the end of the year and set the garden on a solid footing for next year. This is a great way for parents and community members to get acquainted with the garden program and have a hand in making it better for all of our children.
We have a variety of projects including:
1) Assemble 3-bin compost system
This will greatly speed up the composting process and allow 5th graders to actively manage the compost system throughout the year, with many lessons to learn.
2) Assemble 15 wooden benches
We will assemble and finish 15 small benches to replace the broken picnic tables that currently provide only seating in the garden. Similar benches were built last year for Kihei Elementary and have worked great. Easy to build and an important addition to garden program.
3) Clean and Organize Storage Shed
The shed is in critical need of clearing and organizing. The shed needs to be emptied, cleaned, new shelving units assembled and materials organized on shelves. Tool bins will be installed to keep tools safe and organized.
4) Improve Nursery Irrigation System
Volunteers: 2
Install misters on irrigation line supported above nursery table to improve watering of nursery starts.
5) Weeding & straw mulching planting beds
Pull weeds from planting beds and mulch with straw to control weeds.
6) Mulching paths
Lay down cardboard and cover it with wood chip mulch in paths and open areas to control weeds and grass.
We will take a break during the day for a Learning session about rat lungworm disease, how to protect yourself, and how it's being address for the school garden program. Volunteers will also learn about composting while building the new compost system and can take a look at our very successful vermicomposting worm towers.
Grow Some Good will provide snacks, water, gloves and all tools and materials.
Kamali'i Elementary School PTA Kamalii Elementary School Kihei Maui