Greenhouse Support

Finding Volunteers

A greenhouse project is a great way to involve parents and other community volunteers in your school. Consider having students send letters to parents explaining the greenhouse project and encouraging them to visit and participate in special activities and events, or requesting support from those parents with relevant skills or expertise. Some schools hold open greenhouse days or plant sales in which students give tours and presentations. Parents who garden may be flattered by an invitation to talk to classes or lead an activity in the greenhouse. A school newsletter that highlights how the greenhouse is being used can keep parents informed. The greenhouse project might also attract a variety of other volunteers who have the expertise to diagnose a specific growing problem, conduct a session with your students, or help conduct teacher in-service workshops. Consider seeking volunteers through such groups as local garden clubs, botanical gardens, or the Master Gardeners' or 4-H program of your local county cooperative extension service.

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