 First graders from ME Pearson Elementary helped plant edible varieties of native plant species at Splitlog Farm this week. They enthusiastically gathered their gloves and tools, then dug holes and placed their plants. When they were done, they looked for bugs and enjoyed a scavenger hunt. The project was funded by Missouri Prairie Foundation, which strives to protect and restore prairie and other native grassland communities through land acquisition, management, education, and research. Earlier this month, students from Bishop Miege high school helped prepare the site by clearing invasive weeds and spreading compost. Farmer Kaitlyn Keller laid biodegradable weed mat over the area, and also used cardboard boxes to create "lasagna mulching" around native Adonis bushes. "Kids of all ages are important to urban farming movement,” said Tracy Flowers (AKA Farmer Flowers), local food program manager for KC Healthy Kids. "When they spend time at Splitlog Farm, they learn where their food comes from and they help us provide food for kids in the neighborhood and early care centers,” she said. We're always looking for volunteers to help tend crops or kids. Can you help? Please contact our partners at Community Housing of Wyandotte County for details: [email protected]    Comments are closed.
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