Since spring seems to have arrived for real, we are all abustle with outdoor activities. With spring break coming up next week for Madison schools, there has been a bit of a time crunch getting everything planned and communicated. Here are a few things coming up to watch out for:
EARTH WEEK: As soon as the kids come back from spring break, we'll be celebrating Earth Week. On April 23 (the day after Earth Day), there will be an all-school assembly with group singing, a play about Arbor Day, a tree climbing demonstration, and a walking tour of the gardens, orchard and turkey vulture plot, where Mr. Basseuner will dig up the stuff he buried during the Lantern Walk in November.
GARDEN WORK: The gardens need to be cleared for planting before the end of April so we can get our salad garden planted. The garden committee will be working on this over break and on Monday, April 21 from 10-2 (weather permitting.) Join us if you can.
LOVE MADISON WORK DAY: Our big work day is May 4, from 9-3. Volunteers from Blackhawk Church will join us from 9-12 and Crestwood families are welcome to stay until 3:00. We'll be doing a lot of work in the woods, like spreading mulch on the trails and pulling invasive weeds. There are sure to be some garden projects as well. Wear boots and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Bring a shovel if you can.
BEGGING: Outdoor Ed does have a budget but boy do the tools and seeds and tree plantings add up! If you have any garden supplies to donate or cash to help defray the cost of supplies, please let us know. Specifically, we need potting soil, planting trays, 24" chicken wire for fencing, and seeds for basil and peppers.
As always, we can be reached by contacting your child's teacher, or by emailing us: [email protected]