Student Turns to Social Media To Raise Funds for Ross School Greenhouse

EAST HAMPTON, NY — A senior at the Ross School is doing her best to keep the school garden flourishing year round.

Amy, who's working on her senior project, said she hopes to build a greenhouse for the school garden.

To that end, she's kicked off a GoFundMe, "Ross School Greenhouse," that has raised $1,710 of its $3,000 goal in five days.

"The Ross School has a very beautiful garden, but our garden is almost 'abandoned' during winter," Amy wrote on the page. "The cold weather and snow make it is difficult for staff and students to work outside. However, with a greenhouse, our school garden will have more vitality throughout the year, especially in winter."

In addition, she said, a greenhouse will provide students with increased opportunities to engage in gardening, and also, to be to learn about science in a practical, hands-on way.

"I cannot do this project by myself, so I really need help from you. The money you donate will be used to purchase a greenhouse kit, gardening tools, and supplies such as soil. Thank you very much," she wrote.

To donate, click here.

Photo courtesy of GoFundMe.