In behalf of the Takshanuk Watershed Council, I sincerely thank the generous community of Haines for supporting the Starvin’ Marvin School Garden Program. The school garden holds an essential role in our community, teaching students in preschool through sixth grade the importance of composting and growing food locally. This year the garden produced over 300 pounds of produce; 250 pounds of that produce was used in the school cafeteria. The school garden is 100% funded through grants and generous local donations. I’d like to thank: the teachers who make time in their busy schedules to bring classes to the garden; all the parent volunteers; all the people who attended and donated at the Garden Party Fundraiser; all the individuals and businesses who provide financial support; the wonderful staff at the Aspen Hotel for allowing us to use their electricity and water when needed; Beth, Paul and Jeanne for keeping us supplied with composting material; the amazing kitchen staff at the school for so willingly incorporating the garden’s produce into their menus; ADFG for providing fencing in a pinch; the TWC staff for helping with all the random projects that pop up at the garden; and, most importantly, all the students who excitedly run through the gates at the Starvin’ Marvin Garden, ready to dig in, learn and engage in new experiences. See you in the 2020 growing season!

Marie Boisvert

Education Coordinator, Takshanuk Watershed Council