We collect kitchen compost from school members and neighbors for our garden.
Large brush is taken home by volunteers to be commercially composted; never landfilled.
Say 'hello ' to our newest additions to the Kirby community...baby goats: Frankie, Frida, and Fiona. Kirby students named them and have been slowly learning how to feed and care for them as they grow acclimated to their new space with us. They join our Kirby chickens, a variety of native plants (like peach and fig trees), and small woodland creatures that have already made a cozy home in our school garden/Outdoor Classroom.
Thank you to our table sponsors! 3 new tables!
The kids took down the dead trees!
The mulch is in beds and on the path!
Through our dedicated gardening program, students are learning how to nurture our plants and chickens while also becoming responsible stewards of the environment.
Because of our efforts, we are thrilled to share that we have been awarded a grant by the City of Austin's Department of Climate Action and Resilience. The $3,000 received from the 'Bright Green Future Grant' will be used to enhance our rainwater collection and harvesting.
Thank you to our faithful gardening guide, Ms. Kylee, and all our families and faculty who have ever lent a hand (and probably gotten a little dirty!) to support this very special space of ours.
Thank you!
Pretty clean street.
Soil in the beds.
10 bags of weeds & dead branches
Volunteers coordinate with Ms. Devin for work days, landscaping assistance, and take care of any requests to support our ourdoor classroom and grounds.
Contact: Kirsten with questions, donation ideas, or if you want to help.