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Florence Roche Elementary School

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Main Street
Groton, MA 01450

Last updated: 09/21/2009

Contact: Tiffany Doggett
Phone: 978-448-2648
E-mail: tdoggett@charter.net

We have only been in existence for 9 months so we are just beginning this long process of restoring our schools lifeless land around the school. We will plant our first edibles this Autumn.

Number of Kids Involved: 600
Square Feet of Gardens: 1000

Grades Involved:

  • K - 4

We are interested in being E-Mail Pals and would like to exchange:

How our project is helping kids grow:
Its just beginning but we hope that with inspiration of the gardens, the teachers will create seamless use for the gardens which will enhance the current standards.

Gardening Contexts/Emphases:

  • Outdoor, Vegetables
  • Outdoor, Flowers
  • Trees
  • Butterflies
  • Birds
  • Habitat Creation / Restoration

Level of Student Participation (hours/week/child): 1-2

Number of Participating Teachers: 4

Number of Participating Parents / Volunteers: 20

Number of Parent / Volunteer Participation (hours/week/person): 1-2

Funding Sources:

  • In-Kind Donations
  • Grants

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