Georgetown Middle School SNAC Garden Fundraiser
A fundraiser for SNAC Garden Foundation
$405 raised from 7 donors
$1,000 goal
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I’m Shandra Furtado.
I’m fundraising for SNAC Garden Foundation.
Help Us Build a SNAC Garden at Georgetown Middle School!
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Georgetown Middle School! Through this collaboration, SNAC is working with the agriculture science program to provide students with outdoor learning experiences that connect agriculture, ecology, and sustainability.
We’re raising $1,000 to transform an existing wetland area into a thriving outdoor classroom where students can engage in hands-on lessons that support science and environmental education.
Why This Matters
Sessions with SNAC in the garden will:
- Teach students about sustainable agriculture and ecological systems
- Explore the relationship between water quality, wetlands, and agricultural runoff
- Align with core science standards while providing real-world learning experiences
- Offer a space for students to develop leadership skills and a deeper understanding of food systems and environmental health
The garden will serve as a foundation for lessons on agriculture and the environment, helping students understand:
- The role of wetlands in mitigating environmental impacts
- How wetlands improve water quality and support biodiversity
- The impact of agriculture and human land use on a climatic scale
In the long term, this project will create a permanent outdoor learning space, enhancing the school’s curriculum and contributing to the health of the local ecosystem.
Our Goal: $1,000
Your donation will help fund essential materials to revive and expand this overgrown wetland area, transforming it into a vibrant learning space, including:
- $10 – Buys seeds and soil for student planting
- $25 – Provides tools and supplies for wetland restoration and garden activities
- $50 – Supports the construction of garden beds and pathways
- $100+ – Helps with soil enrichment, irrigation, and long-term sustainability
How You Can Help
By donating, you’ll help create a living laboratory where students can explore the intersections of agriculture, ecology, and climate science—developing the skills and knowledge they need to be the next generation of environmental leaders.
Help us reach our $1,000 goal and bring a SNAC Garden to Georgetown Middle School!
¡Ayúdanos a Construir un Jardín SNAC en Georgetown Middle School!
Estamos emocionados de anunciar una nueva colaboración con Georgetown Middle School. A través de esta alianza, SNAC trabajará con el programa de ciencias agrícolas para brindar a los estudiantes experiencias de aprendizaje al aire libre que conecten la agricultura, la ecología y la sostenibilidad.
Estamos recaudando $1,000 para transformar un área de humedales existente en un aula al aire libre donde los estudiantes puedan participar en experiencias prácticas que apoyen la educación científica y ambiental.
¿Por qué es importante?
Las sesiones con SNAC en el jardín enseñarán a los estudiantes a:
- Aprender sobre la agricultura sostenible y los ecosistemas ecológicos
- Explorar la relación entre la calidad del agua, los humedales y la escorrentía agrícola
- Relacionar los estándares de ciencias con experiencias de aprendizaje del mundo real
- Desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo y una comprensión más profunda de los sistemas alimentarios y la salud ambiental
El jardín servirá como una base para lecciones sobre la agricultura y el medio ambiente, ayudando a los estudiantes a comprender:
- El papel de los humedales en la mitigación de impactos ambientales
- Cómo los humedales mejoran la calidad del agua y apoyan la biodiversidad
- El impacto de la agricultura y el uso de la tierra
A largo plazo, este proyecto creará un espacio de aprendizaje al aire libre permanente, enriqueciendo el currículo escolar y contribuyendo a la salud del ecosistema local.
Nuestra Meta: $1,000
Tu donación ayudará a financiar los materiales esenciales para revitalizar y expandir esta área de humedales, transformándola en un espacio vibrante para el aprendizaje. Con tu apoyo, podremos:
- $10 – Comprar semillas y tierra para que los estudiantes planten
- $25 – Proveer herramientas y materiales para la restauración de humedales y actividades en el jardín
- $50 – Apoyar la construcción de camas de cultivo y senderos
- $100+ – Contribuir al enriquecimiento del suelo, riego y sostenibilidad a largo plazo
¿Cómo puedes ayudar?
Al donar, estarás ayudando a crear un laboratorio viviente donde los estudiantes podrán explorar las intersecciones entre la agricultura, la ecología y la ciencia climática, desarrollando los conocimientos y habilidades que necesitan para convertirse en la próxima generación de líderes ambientales.
Ayúdanos a alcanzar nuestra meta de $1,000 y a llevar un Jardín SNAC a Georgetown Middle School.
About SNAC Garden Foundation
Mission: to enrich communities through cultivating meaningful relationships to nature, food, and personal well-being.
The SNAC (School Nutrition Agri-Culture) Garden Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming schoolyards into vibrant outdoor classrooms where students of all backgrounds can engage in hands-on environmental STEM education, health education, and ecological stewardship.
Through weekly garden-based lessons, we provide over 2,500 students at Longneck Elementary, North Georgetown Elementary, Georgetown Middle School, and Howard T. Ennis with meaningful opportunities to connect with nature, grow their own food, and develop lifelong healthy habits. Our trained garden educators lead lessons on topics such as soil health, plant life cycles, sustainable agriculture, and nutrition—ensuring every child has access to outdoor learning experiences.
By integrating gardening with science, history, and mindfulness, we empower students to become environmental stewards and cultivate a deeper connection to their communities.
What is something you’ve learned about gardens that you didn’t know before?
“Something I did not know about [before the SNAC Garden] is all of the nutrients that plants need.” – Damien, 5th grade
“I learned that if you grow the same thing in the same spot every year it damages the soil.” – Victoria, 5th grade
“I learned that there are more types of things to eat and that the SNAC garden is awesome.” Za’Kaiya, 4th grade
“I learned that Native Americans used the ‘three sisters’ method of companion planting in their gardens.” – Alianna, 5th grade
“If you bury something it changes form and the way it looks.” – Leah, 5th grade
“If we put plastic in the garden it will never decompose.” – Lilly, 5th grade
“How plants live and feed themselves with sunlight.” – Kendall, 4th grade
“I learned that radishes grow seeds in pods and that we eat them from the root.” – Kimberly, 4th grade
County Served: Sussex
Office Location(s): Georgetown; Lewes; Millsboro; Selbyville
Sector: Education; Environment; Food, Agriculture, & Nutrition; Kids; Literacy; Public & Societal Benefit; Social Justice; Youth Development
