Old North Public School has created a pollinator garden that brings together students, teachers, and community members. The project began with the leadership of teachers Kendra Creider and Kyle McMurphy, and has grown into an important part of the school’s outdoor learning and environmental initiatives.
The garden sits alongside the school’s composting program, which uses digester clones placed directly behind the garden. Students collect compost from class lunches and add it to the cones, enriching the soil and benefiting the plants.
Grade 6 students are helping connect the community to the garden by creating QR codes that identify each plant, allowing visitors to learn more about the species growing there. The Gardening Club is made up of junior and senior students who care for the garden throughout the year.
The garden’s border is lined with painted rocks created by the graduating Grade 8 class, each one illustrating a memory from their time at Old North. This tradition is now in its second year, giving the garden a personal and meaningful touch that reflects the creativity of the students.
