It is a warmish, sunny start to an exciting day for out Summit Think Green Group! Though our group has only had sporadic interaction with the kids at Boyd elementary, this week has been an exciting one for our group. The fun all began last night when our group trekked over to the school for a a community garden event for the kids and families at Boyd Elementary. Hosted by the Springfield Urban Alliance Coalition (SUAC), the event highlighted the upcoming Community Garden events at Boyd's community garden located next to cox north. With a dinner made of all organically grown ingredients- wraps with home made hummus, fresh veggies, and a side of tasty organic apples- the kids and parents were all excited to see the types of products that their own garden could yield throughout this spring and summer. Along with tasty foods, there were also representatives from Boyd's Green Team, Cox North, and other leaders in the Midtown community who participate in communal activities- each bringing crafts, hands on learning tables, and other great ways to get the kids and parents excited to volunteer at the community garden over the next couple months.
Overall the most exciting aspect of this event last night was to see the type of work that is already going on in the Springfield community, and the encouragement that came with realizing that we are not the only group in Springfield who is working to ensure that kids are properly informed about the importance of living green. It was also a great opportunity to meet the parents of some of the kids we have been working with throughout the year and to see that they have a vested interest in what their kids are learning at school.
Today we are heading back to Boyd for another "Green Recess" where we will make flowers out of recycled materials to celebrate that spring is almost here. Hopefully the kids will be just as excited today and throughout the rest of the semester about the community garden as they were last night so that we can really plug in at the garden and ensure that it is a success.
Enjoy the sunny day!
Anna Regan
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