The garden at the Morse School faces Granite Street and is often cited as the “most viewed” CitySprouts garden by passersby. Since 2004 the garden has expanded to half dozen in-ground plots, a compost bin, rain barrel and a garden shed featuring a mural created by the art teacher and CitySprouts summer interns in 2008. In the center of the garden is a large apple tree that provides apples for the school’s annual cider pressing each fall. The garden features an alphabet garden with tile letters created by first graders. The garden also includes a pollinator garden, an herb bed, strawberry patch, raspberry bushes and a three sisters garden.
CitySprouts is a school garden program founded on the belief that all children should have the chance to explore science through hands-on, real-world experiences from an early age. By observing, experimenting, and discovering in the garden, students build a strong foundation in science learning and curiosity about the natural world.
A CitySprouts Garden Educator visits the Morse School every other week throughout the year. Garden Educators partner with the classroom teacher to engage students in investigations and projects.
CitySprouts also offers volunteer opportunities in the garden year-round. If you’d like to get involved, please email [email protected].