Garden coordinators and helpers
We know it can be a bit overwhelming when you first start working with the garden program.  There is so much to know. You may have already accessed some of these resources.  If so, please revisit them.  We are constantly improving and updating.

If you have not already met them, let me introduce Paula Carlsen and Jody Maher.  They are experienced Granny's Garden School volunteers.  Thanks to a generous supporter, we have funding to hire them for this fall.  They are the reason we are able to make the great leap we have in advancing the program at this time.  Their job is to work together to organize and further develop the class garden program, train and guide the class garden coordinators, serve as the temporary coordinator for teachers without a parent volunteer and continue the  development of nature focused lesson plans and other support material.
If you have not already done so, please go through Basic Training
This coming week, the focus in on weeds
Please be sure to keep track of and report all of your volunteer hours.
Nature trail training with Jane Gonzales - Thursday, September 14, 9:30-11 a.m.
If you are interested in training to be a nature trail guide, are volunteering to help in the class garden program or just want to learn more about the trail, don't miss this training session with environmental educator Jane.  You will be amazed at what you come away knowing after just an hour of working with her.  Please respond to this e-mail to  register for the training.

Mentor and contact list - print off and keep this handy

Roberta Paolo rgpaolo@fuse.net  324-2873
Jody Maher FeldMaher@aol.com  683-7682
Paula Carlsen carlsenp@cinci.rr.com 315-5997
Jane Gonzales janegonz@cinci.rr.com  697-8826

Questions about herbs and the perennial gardens, contact Patty Dowd  774-7658

These experience coordinators have volunteered to work with you and answer your questions.
Anita Winning WarrenWinning@aol.com  697-9583
Cecilia Diaz Beneke diazbeneke@cinci.rr.com 697-9583
Tonya Morrison amorrison001@cinci.rr.com  683-4499
Kathy Sheeler ksheeler@fuse.net 697-8866
The program is in a time of great transition.  We are taking what I and other long-time volunteers have stored in our heads, matching it up with the needs of the gardens and the need for teachers to  meet state standards and prepare for testing and creating lesson plans to guide you.  We are barely one step ahead of your need for the plans. We appreciate your help and your patience. The program would not be possible without you.
Roberta