On Wednesday, April 19th, we first attending the dedication of Windermere Elementary School’s Learning Garden. It was co-created by two student’s mothers, Amalie Skorman and Stephanie Gisler-Rashid. Amalie Skorman is a Windermere Garden Club member.
Windermere Elementary Learning Garden co-Creator and Garden Club member Amalie SkormanShown at the ribbon “cutting” are the two parents who were the founders of Windermere Elementary School’s Learning Garden. The one in long white pants is Stephanie G.-R. and the other one is Windermere GC member Amalie S.Windermere GC members at the dedication of Windermere Elementary Learning Garden. L to R: Outgoing 2nd VP Maureen T., Diana L., Treasurer Mary Ann “Dale” B., President Bonnie B., Incoming Hostess Chairman Carolyn B.Windermere GC Member Carolyn B. pointing out a plant in the Learning Garden to Windermere GC Community Garden Co-Chairman Vicki H.Mrs. Frank with 4th and 5th grade chorus performing “Agents of Change”Some of the supporters of the Windermere Elementary School’s Learning Garden. Windermere Garden Club members include on the far left Windermere GC President Bonnie B., Windermere GC Community Gardens Co-chairman Vicki H,, and on the right with the hat Community Gardens Co-Chairman Jackie R. and in the green shirt kneeling with black long pants Windermere GC member Theresa S.-M. and also kneeling in the green shirt with black skirt Windermere GC member Amalie S.Volunteers setting up refreshments
Cabbage & DillHuge cabbage and dillTomato, basil and rosemary
Next, we visited the butterfly garden which was also on the school grounds. Â Windermere Garden Club Community Gardens Co-Chairman Vicki H. gave us a very detailed tour.
Left side of butterfly garden at Windermere Elementary SchoolRight side of Butterfly Garden at Windermere Elementary School.View of right side of butterfly garden at Windermere Elementary SchoolView of the left side of the butterfly garden at Windermere Elementary School.
Finally, we visited the wildflower garden at the school which was where the air conditioning units for the school were located before they were moved to the roof. Windermere GC member Theresa S.-Myers gave us the tour.
Finally, we drove over to the Windermere 1887 Historic Schoolhouse. Windermere GC’s Vicki Hearst has designed the landscaping and the club has donated both time and funds for this landscaping.
Community Garden Co-Chairman Vicki H. shows us the needle palm used by native americans for sewing needles at the 1887 Old Schoolhouse.Inside the 1887 Old Schoolhouse in Windermere
Windermere Garden Club 