Garden
Welcome to the Westside Elementary Garden!
Explore the wonders of nature right in our schoolyard! Our garden is a vibrant space where students learn about plants, ecology, and teamwork. Here, children get hands-on experience planting seeds, nurturing vegetables, and discovering the importance of healthy eating and environmental stewardship. Join us as we cultivate curiosity, creativity, and a love for the outdoors! Dive into our activities, discover fun facts, and see how our little green space grows big ideas!
Get Involved
Student Garden Club - Volunteers Needed
Westside Garden Club is back! We are looking for Parent Volunteers to help support the Student Garden Club. The Student Garden Club will be meeting 1-2x's a month on Fridays during recess times, only 3-5th grade students are allowed to participate. We are needing volunteers to be available from 11:15 AM - 12:55 PM. Volunteer must be approved Leander ISD Volunteers. Please reach out to Sara Frankie at sara.frankie@leanderisd.org or the Westside PTA Health Lifestyles Coordinator at healthy@westsidepta.org
Garden Committee Meetings - 3-4PM - in the STEM LAB
We are inviting you to be part of our Garden Committee! Your involvement is vital as we work together to nurture our garden and enrich our students' learning experiences. Join us for our upcoming meetings to share ideas, plan events, and support our garden initiatives. Whether you have gardening expertise or simply a passion for our children's education, your voice matters. Lets grow together and make our garden a thriving space for all.
November 21st
January 23rd
February 20th
March 27th
April 24th
Garden Activities
Weeds Wanted!!
The Garden has been planted for Fall and we need your help! If you find yourself in the garden and have a few extra minutes, please help us maintain our garden pathways and garden beds.
These "WANTED" weeds below are the most common weeds we find.
Please remember to use gloves.
Pull from the bottom of the plant to get the whole root.
If you’re not sure it’s a weed, please don’t pull it!
Resources
Contacts
We strive to keep our garden a safe and thriving space for our students. If you notice any damages, whether it's broken equipment, damaged plants, or other issues, please let us know!
Please reach out to sara.frankie@leanderisd.org or healthy@westsidepta.org to report anything you see.
Your timely reports help us address problems quickly and maintain the beauty of our garden. Together, we can ensure our garden remains a wonderful place for learning and exploration. Thank you for your support!
