Little Chute Learning Garden-Our Partnership
The Little Chute Learning Garden is located on McKinley and Grand Ave. across from Little Chute Elementary School. Students enjoy this educational partnership which allows the collaboration of students, families, and the community to benefit the social and academic achievements of students.
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Back in 2006, a community member purchased the lot which had a tiny rental home on the property. The home was taken down and donated to the school district with the directive that whatever was on the lot would benefit the school and the community.
The project began to evolve with volunteer time, donations and grants. By 2008, it became a reality. The Learning Garden was created by Jennifer McDermot, the Curriculum Coordinator at that time. The idea was to create an outdoor learning space connected directly to the K-5 science program. There is something for each grade level to explore just across the street. Each grade level has/had a Learning Garden binder for lesson ideas. One example is; a variety of leaves are stamped in the walk of the garden to connect with grade 4 and rocks of all different types can be found in the garden to touch and observe as part of grade 4 curriculums. Another example is; the raised planter was for herbs. Grade 5, when at the elementary school, studied spices and many kids thought spices came from a jar. So, Mr. and Mrs. McDermot planted herbs each spring which grew over the summer so kids could experience fresh herbs when they returned to school in fall.
The history in this hidden gem would include the oak tree was picked as the center because it represents stability, and endurance, while the acorn represents the promise of new beginnings. The limestone seating came from Wisconsin own Door County. Maybe the most intrigued statue in Little Chute known as, the lioness, was given to the art department after a PAC event series, and we placed her in the garden as a final home. The lioness herself was just revamped by the " " also added was the book library, and the garden with vegetables grown to add curiosity to this hidden treasures in Little Chute we call, the learning garden.
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