Washington Elementary School ~ Grades K-6

(Bessemer Area Schools)

Project Description

2015-2017 School & Community Gardens

(212 students / 12 Teachers)

Educate students and community about the value and benefits of gardening and healthy eating, enjoyment of nature, and nurturing robust pollinator species.

Teachers (* Lead teacher)

*Gail Maki-Dalbec
*Dave Radovich, Superintendent
Tamara Behrendt
Jill Carver
Jonell France
Gene Goss
Diana Hansen
Diane Jaski,
Tammy Kann
Sherri Nyquist
Mark Mettler
Emily Stafford
Jennifer Werner

Community Partners

Bessemer Chamber of Commerce
Gogebic Ontonogan ISD
MSU Extension Office
Steiger�s Home Health Center
US Forest Service, Ottawa
Washington School PTO
Western UP Health Department
Marlene & Ron Zaleski, Master Gardeners

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