Bubbles floated through the air last Friday morning Friday morning as parents and kindergarteners celebrated a new garden in the Linwood Howe Kindergarten Courtyard.
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From left, Jack Fine, Kiki Goldsmith and third-grader Zoe Alamillo
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Parent volunteers have spent the last year designing and installing the garden. The area has been bare since a large tree was removed several years ago. Now, in its place, a meandering path winds among native plants, bushes and a tree-stump sitting area for families to enjoy.
Speaking as the parent coordinator, it was great to see the area transformed. Last year when my daughter was in kindergarten, this area went unnoticed by the kids. Now, it’s crowded with kids playing before school starts.
Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony drew a crowd. The kindergarteners came out to watch the ceremony and parents lined the outdoor corridors. Nameless until last week, the newly finished garden has been named the Volunteer Garden to celebrate the strong volunteer base at Linwood Howe. Principal Ms. Amy Anderson said that the Volunteer Garden is an excellent example of how Lin Howe families see a need and step up to support us.”
The creation of the Volunteer Garden was made possible by a partnership among Linwood Howe, Linwood Howe Boosters, Culver City Parks and Service Foundation, and city of Culver City Dept. of Parks and Recreation.
