September 30, 2008
With a vision of a garden to nourish the birds, insects and the minds of elementary children at Newton Lee Elementary School in Ashburn, a few volunteers set out to clear part of a courtyard last spring. Through donations of plants, funds and some classes planting everything from small wildflowers to seeds that turned into towering sunflowers, the efforts have been fully rewarded. The National Wildlife Federation has now officially recognized Newton Lee's "inspiration" garden as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. Plans are underway to engage the student body in a number of projects during the coming months, including mapping the garden, planning for more plots and replanting the seeds from the sunflower crop to experience a full plant lifecycle.
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