Science Fair Project Explores Human Impact on Environment

Upper school senior knows a thing or too about lakes. In particular, the devastating effects of human impact on out fresh water resources.  Science research coordinator, Sarah Kesten reports "

1st Grade Students Volunteer in GA Community Garden

MS Students Enjoying GA's Outdoor Spaces on Summer Reading Day

GA Garden to Table Initiative

After nearly a year of planning our garden to table initiative, the Germantown Academy Community Garden opened in late August.  Nature Program coordinators, Lisa Martin, Maura Saurman, and Sarah Kesten planted herbs and fall crops hat will find their way into GA's kitchens and Chef Luke's able hands throughout the fall. 

3rd Grade Earth Day

Third grade students celebrated Earth Day through activities devoted to their "poet-tree". Students were invited outside to take in all nature had to offer this spring, "To stop and smell the cherry blossoms" for a peaceful afternoon where they relaxed in nature, practiced mindfulness and breathing exercises and wrote beautiful poetry.   Students reported, "This was the best day they ever!"

Farm to Table Initiative in the Middle School

The Middle School Green Ambassadors along with the help of Cory Eklund and Maura Sourman, Middle School science teachers have begun a garden to table initiative in the Academic Courtyard. "They do it for the joy of organic gardening and providing healthy food for others", reports Sourman.  The seedlings were provided by Len Dwinell, husband of Middle School language teacher, Barbara Dwinell.  "We received a lot of help to make this work," she continues siting that the grounds and maintenance crews made sure we had compost in the raised beds. The greens (boc choy, lettuce, kale, mustard)were donated to the dining hall.  They are now planting tomatoes, peppers, onions and herbs for salsa.

Lower School Students Explore Nature Using Art and Science

 

In science class, Pre-K students planted radish seeds during early spring in the Lower School Organic Garden. About a month later, they were ready for harvest and taste testing! Next, in art class, Pre-K students took their tiny radishes and painted them BIG on their paper paying close attention to color and shape.