Greendale Schools Hosting '​A Taste of Our School Garden' ​Event

GREENDALE, WI -- Greendale Schools is holding “A Taste of Our School Garden” event on Thursday, August 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the district garden, located behind Greendale High School, 6801

Southway, Greendale. Tickets are $15 per person or two for $25 and are available at the Greendale Public Health Department office or by contacting Heidi Hennessy, Greendale Garden Coordinator at:

heidi.hennessy@greendale.k12.wi.us

Proceeds will be used to fund the construction of a pergola in the garden. Advanced purchase tickets only.

A Taste of Our School Garden will feature garden history tours as well as the opportunity to sample recipes made from freshly grown produce.

Established in 2012, Greendale’s district garden serves multiple purposes. During the school year, it is an outdoor classroom and the location for science experiments, art classes, English classes and other learning opportunities.

The Greendale High School Garden Club tends to the crops, which are sold at
the Downtown Markets in the Village of Greendale on Saturdays during the summer.

Garden produce is prepared and frozen by the Greendale School District food service team for use in the students' lunches during the year. Salad fixings and other produce is served fresh in lunches.

In 2016, over 900 pounds of produce was harvested.

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