Students at Merryhill Preschool in Davis Plant Gardens

Students at Merryhill Preschool in Davis recently planted flowers and vegetables in gardens around their schoolyard to celebrate Earth Day. For a week, the students worked together to paint flower boxes, plant flowers and corn, and water the garden. They also decorated rocks, which they added to the garden to create pathways around the outdoor space. Throughout the spring, students will continue to care for the gardens as the plants grow. Leading up to Earth Day, students learned the value of caring for the planet and how to create a garden. Merryhill Preschool teaches the importance of community and exploring nature at a young age.

About Merryhill Preschool

Merryhill Preschool in Davis, Calif., is part of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., a national network of more than 200 nonsectarian private schools, including preschools, K-8 and high schools in 19 states across the nation and the District of Columbia. Merryhill Schools provide high quality private education, with a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, caring and skilled teachers and attention to individual learning styles. Many also offer before and after school care and summer camp. For more information on Merryhill School, or to find a school near you, please visit www.MerryhillSchool.com.