Green Magnet Elementary School
Raleigh, NC     Spring 2023    School
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About the Organization

I’m a parent volunteer with the school’s PTA. Last year we converted several empty dirt beds on the school’s ground to gardens with the hopes of attracting pollinators. We were largely successful and attracted black swallowtails and monarchs (we had caterpillars) as well as frogs and hummingbirds. We used a combination of some native and nonnative annuals and perennials as well as some leafy greens and herbs. This year I’m hoping to devote one of the larger beds to mostly native plants to attract more butterflies (hopefully milkweed and monarchs). The bed is adjacent to the school playground so there’s plenty of opportunity for student engagement – both structured and spontaneous.