Wenonah Elementary School Students Grow Fresh Produce

Press release from the Sachem Central School District:

May 4, 2023

Fourth and fifth graders at Wenonah Elementary School have been learning about growing their own food sustainably. By using Tower Gardens, students grew fresh and healthy produce right inside their classrooms.

They constructed their towers in early March and planted a variety of leafy greens while maintaining water nutrients and pH levels throughout April. The culmination of this hands-on learning experience was harvesting their produce with a “salad celebration.”

Wenonah cafeteria staff created a salad medley using bibb and gourmet romaine lettuces, rainbow Swiss chard, kale and arugula greens. The salad celebration aligned with Earth Day and students were excited to taste the fruits of their labor.

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