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| Preparing the land for the garden. |
Kira learned of a community service program facilitated through the First Circuit Court to make teens who have gotten into trouble with the law complete community service projects to pay back
their crimes to society. Through the service, the participants learn skills to better prepare them for adulthood. When Kira learned of this program, she thought it would be a great take action project for the Sow What journey, where she could make a lasting
difference.
She planned an organic vegetable garden, researched
nutritional value of individual plants, and the planting
information. With the help of her mom, she made a month-to-month
calendar to leave behind along with printed materials for classes as new people
are brought through the program. Kira taught the instructor about each
plant and explained details for caring for them. She worked with
members of the Construction Management Association who were also looking for
ways to help the center.
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| Building the frame |
They helped her clear the land, and build wooden sides
that were used to frame the garden. They helped her empty bags of
organic material to build depth and add nutrients into the garden. She then planted the seeds, showing the instructor what to do, and how to care for
them. Kira gave a detailed lesson plan from sowing the seeds to
harvesting the crops.
Kira also received a letter from the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, thanking her for her efforts.
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| Garden complete |
We at GSH are so proud of all of our scouts for giving back to the community. If you have a story about a take action project share it with us!
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