Eastern Land Management Donates to SGC Children’s Education

Eastern Land Management or ELM, the leading commercial property management organization in Southern Connecticut and the New York metropolitan area has donated $2,500 to support The Stamford Garden Club’s Annual Lettuce Challenge. The Lettuce Challenge supports Stamford Public School science requirements and has been cloned for use in nearby towns.

Launched in 2011, the Annual School Lettuce Challenge, has grown from just 300 children in 2012 to 1,880 children in just six years. This outstanding increase in participation has put funding pressure on the Stamford Garden Club. In response, members have sought donations. The membership is grateful to Eastern Land Management for their donation and sponsorship which will insure that the Lettuce Challenge will continue to grow in 2018.

“As professional and lifelong horticulturists, we believe that being around leafy green plants has real and measurable impact. ELM is proud to support green curriculums that use nature as a classroom and help students understand where their food comes from. The Lettuce Challenge is one of our favorite ways to do that,” said Bruce Moore, Sr., founder and CEO.

Stamford Garden Club President, Sharon Larsen added, “We are thrilled to have this support from ELM. It will insure that every child who wishes to participate in this fun and educational activity will be able to”.

The 2018 Lettuce Challenge awards will be presented by Mayor David Martin on Thursday, May 30th in Stamford’s Government Center.

For further information about the Lettuce Challenge Contest and The Stamford Garden Club, a 501©3 organization and member of the Garden Club of America and Federated Garden Clubs, please visit their website, www.thestamfordgardenclub.org.

Photo above features Mayor David Martin awarding 2017 winners.