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The students of the Forest Oak Environmental Club spent three months cleaning out the unused greenhouse and preparing it for new plants. Their hard work was rewarded when they proudly watched the sprouts come up.
Many hours were spent on the clean-up project.
The students responded with great dedication, working together to make their greenhouse as good as new.
The students responded with great dedication, working together to make their greenhouse as good as new.
Finally, the overhaul of the greenhouse was complete.
The heat was back on and the students were ready
to plant their first seeds.
The heat was back on and the students were ready
to plant their first seeds.
The plants responded to their new environment,
thriving under the care of the devoted students.
thriving under the care of the devoted students.
Watching their hard work rewarded only served to re-energize these new gardeners, who celebrated in their success.
Many students visited the plants even on the off-days
when the Environmental Club was not officially meeting;
at least one student - most often, more
- watered and watched over their sprouts every day.
when the Environmental Club was not officially meeting;
at least one student - most often, more
- watered and watched over their sprouts every day.
Teamwork is what it took, and that is what every member
of this team gave, to bring their dreams to fruition.
of this team gave, to bring their dreams to fruition.
It’s easy to imagine the devastation that these children feel when they look out toward the place where they spent literally months of their time this school year. They have the heart required to bring it back to life - but they need help to raise the funds required to make it happen.
Will you help?





