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The Need Children’s intake of nutritious foods is limited YRBSS: Most U.S. youth Do not meet the recommendations for eating a minimum of 5 fruits and vegetables each day Children try new foods when they participate Children’s knowledge, preferences, and willingness to taste vegetables were greater in a school garden-enhanced nutrition education curriculum. (Morris, et al, 2002). “ Generous amounts of fruits and veggies in all forms” CDC Fruits and Vegetables: More matters

Fisher School Community Garden Project The goal of our garden is to involve students, staff, families and our community to transform a section of our school ground into an educational and edible garden. In doing so, our children will learn healthy and sustainable habits. 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

Fisher School Community Garden Project During the school year, the garden will serve as an outside classroom addressing the Massachusetts State Frameworks and Standards. During the summer, the garden will become a community garden tended To by volunteer/neighboring families and volunteer staff. 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

Fisher School Community Garden Project Harvests will be used by our school cafeteria for breakfasts and lunches. We want children to learn where their food comes from. Additional produce will be offered at Walpole’s Farmers Market and donated to the Walpole Food Pantry, in an effort to support the growing number of underserved population in our town. 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

Fisher School Community Garden Project The school garden project will help us create real-life extensions to the learning in our classrooms and a sustainable way to give back to our Walpole community. 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

What about the details? “Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.” Myplate.gov

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Fisher School Community Garden Project Fisher farms 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

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Fisher School Community Garden Project Pesticide-free Garden Note: All the chosen flowers are companion plants for the vegetables. Some attract beneficial insects. Others repel or deter pest insects. By “companion planting,” we can increase vigor and vegetable production and create a pesticide-free garden. Pairing specific vegetables next to each other, and the pairing of specific vegetable/flower combinations will benefit our garden’s goals. 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

Fisher School Community Garden Project Flower Garden farms 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax: African marigold, borage, nasturtium, zinnia, petunia, 4 o’clocks, morning glory

Fisher School Community Garden Project Vegetable Garden farms 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

Fisher School Community Garden Project Sensory Garden farms 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

Fisher School Community Garden Project Short term goals: 1.School garden will be established in the spring of Students will eat more fresh fruits and vegetables 3.Fresh produce that is grown will be incorporated into the meals served in the cafeteria 4. Hands-on learning for students 5.Lesson plans related to the school garden 6.Support the Walpole Food Pantry 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

Fisher School Community Garden Project Long term goals: 1.Nutrition education for families 2.Encourage garden programs in other local schools 3.A test kitchen where families can plan and create healthy meals 4.Increase in percentage of students within the healthy BMI range as determined by the CDC (5-85% BMI) 5. Realize all of our goals with as many community members as possible 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

Fisher School Community Garden Project The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax: Boy Scouts of America

Fisher School Community Garden Project The Eagle Scout award is a performance-based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained over the years. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills. 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax: Boy Scouts of America

Fisher School Community Garden Project A former Fisher student has approached the Fisher farms Garden Committee and will be building and installing our 11 perimeter beds (the “U-shaped” beds that line the fence), excavate and install pvc piping to run hoses underground to the garden, and perhaps a few more items. He will fundraise to buy the materials for these projects, to earn his Eagle Scout award. 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax: Former Fisher Students

Fisher School Community Garden Project It all starts now! 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

Fisher School Community Garden Project Please consider donating. 65 Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax:

OUR SUPPORTERS: ELM STREET PAC AND PRINCIPAL WALPOLE SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION WALPOLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT COUNCIL ON AGING LET’S MOVE COMMITTEE WHS WOOD TECHNOLOGY CLASS WHS GREEN TEAM WALPOLE DPW WALPOLE BOARD OF HEALTH KEN OLES, MASTER GARDENER OUR SUPPORTERS: ADMINISTRATION, WPS COUNCIL ON AGING DEDHAM SAVINGS BANK BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FISHER FARMS GARDEN COMMITTEE FISHER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MA AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASS GRANT WHS GREEN TEAM WHS WOOD TECHNOLOGY CLASS WALPOLE BOARD OF HEALTH WALPOLE DPW WALPOLE FARMERS MARKET WALPOLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Fisher School Community Garden Project Gould Street, Walpole, MA Phone: Fax: Several slides in this PowerPoint were used and/or modified with permission from Elm Street School’s informational presentation. Specifically: Slide 2, Slide 3, Slide 31 (modified) Special thanks to: Colleen Duggan and Joanna Hazell for the organization of written material Elm Street School for their PowerPoint as a sample Joanna Hazell for permission to use the photo on Slide 29 Julie Martin for creating the smore.com informational flyer Members of the Fisher farms Garden Committee for guidance Nick Kearney for volunteering to complete projects through the BSA - Jim Holmes

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