Principal's Message
Hello EAMS Students and Families,
The leaves are changing colors, the air is crisper, and pumpkins are decorating front porches--Fall is officially here. During this time of year that nature enthusiasts are so fond of, I wanted to share information with you regarding a hidden gem at Elkhorn Area Middle School: the garden!
On the south side of the school, volunteer Sonya Dailey has been cultivating the EAMS garden since 2003. The mission of the garden project is to restore as much native, genetic, diversity as possible to a small area of the school grounds, so that students may see and appreciate the native beauty and ecology of what once was. This project could include the establishment of a native coniferous forest, deciduous forest , tallgrass prairie, and shortgrass prairie. It may also include a vegetable garden, seed beds for student use, a rain garden, and hopefully a small area of barrens. The site already has a prairie pothole, wet prairie, and wetlands. The ultimate goal is to add at least 250 native species and create a healthy, sustainable ecosystem for students to enjoy and explore.
Please see the pictures below.
Here is a
link
to a presentation by Sonya that goes into much more detail about the project.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Ryan McBurney
Principal
