Making the garden grow
who helped out that first day: Shawn and Amelya Jersey, Emmit and Cian Henchey, BJ Harvey, Omark John, Tylor Thompson, Howard and Elaine Heitner, Tristan Anderson, and Emily Chouinere.
On Friday, the Nutri Sante (nutrition committee), another program of the CABMN joined Dan Aucoin to help with the garden as well. Long involved with efforts to teach students in both local elementary schools about growing food and taking the food from garden to plate, this committee has always been willing to roll up their sleeves and work hard for the benefit of the children. As the weather improves, students and volunteers will continue in the construction of the garden during recess time.
“The Nutri Sante committee is a real asset to our organization and are among the first volunteers to take part when a task presents itself,” said a member of the CABMN volunteer coordination team.
While these groups of volunteers with helpful hands are busy outside of the school, many volunteers are working hard inside. Whether tending to the library, helping the children to read or offering after school and special programs, the community is getting involved.
They say that it takes a community to raise a child. In Mansonville, those who are asked seem more than happy to lend a hand.