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Middle School Garden Project Posted by Brandon Lloyd on February 24, 2021, 12:16 pm Help clear a path so a fence can be built around the Middle School Garden to preserve the efforts. In the past, students have planted, cared for, harvested and sold produce to raise money for their education and learn about organic gardening practices. Tomorrow, Thursday, February 25th at 4:30pm volunteers are welcome to come and help clear vegetation from where the fence will be built. A few tools are available but if you have any cutting tools like loppers, pruning shears, pruning saws or machetes please bring them. Make sure you wear appropriate clothing (long pants, long sleeved shirts, gloves, etc.) and bring some water. Location: The garden access is located at the end of a side street, north of the main street (Av. Lazaro Cardenas) from the highway. Coming from the beach look for a faded sign/banner about 1 3/4 blocks beyond the Escuela Secundaria. It is at the north end of unmarked Calle Mariposa. (19.2893395, -104.7851572) Questions contact: Brandon Lloyd by WhatsApp at +1 970 325 3836 or brandonlloyd@hotmail.com

Re: Middle School Garden Project Posted by Brandon L on February 25, 2021, 7:19 am, in reply to "Middle School Garden Project " Remember- Today at 4:30pm you can help with a first step to bring back the Middle School Garden Project to its former glory. They grew peanuts 🥜, pineapple 🍍, passion fruit, peppers 🌶 and so much more. Check out some photos on Facebook. Link: Tierralegre A.C

Re: Middle School Garden Project Posted by Stephanie on February 25, 2021, 10:22 am, in reply to "Re: Middle School Garden Project " Is Antonio still on staff there? He did such a nice job of maintaining it!

Re: Middle School Garden Project Posted by Carol Lopez on February 25, 2021, 2:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Middle School Garden Project " There is quite a lot of interest in this project. This is a good chance to meet some of the young people who have moved here from different parts of Mexico, and who are concerned about bringing back ecological practices. Has anyone else noticed the changes in the demographics lately? Thanks for the link to the Facebook photos, Brandon. It brings back memories of good times!

Re: Middle School Garden Project Posted by Carol Lopez on February 27, 2021, 8:29 pm, in reply to "Re: Middle School Garden Project " How did the work party go? I didn’t stay till the end. Are you planning another work day? I heard that, even though there are some tools there, pruners were needed to cut through vines, etc. I have a new pair I would lend for the next session, if they are needed. Just let me know.

Re: Middle School Garden Project Posted by Brandon on February 28, 2021, 7:31 am, in reply to "Re: Middle School Garden Project " Quite a bit of progress was made clearing brush at the last volunteer work event. The plan is to meet again this coming Thursday at the same time - 4:30pm. Volunteers worked for about an hour. Thank you Carol for sharing the carambolos/star fruit with the volunteers.

Re: Middle School Garden Project Posted by Brandon L on February 28, 2021, 7:21 am, in reply to "Re: Middle School Garden Project " Antonio is employed as a part time gardener. He was helpful giving direction on where and how to clear the brush.

Re: Middle School Garden Project Posted by Rhonda O on February 28, 2021, 9:55 am, in reply to "Re: Middle School Garden Project " For those of you who weren't aware of it the school garden was hit hard by the hurricane. The garden needs lots of help to recover.

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