Save the Montclair Elementary Garden Program

Please support the continuation of the gardening program. Learning about the natural world is deeply important for every child.

Mr. Kelsey is a seasoned educator who delivers excellence in science and outdoor education. Montclair is lucky to have him.

Save the garden!

I wholeheartedly support keeping Kelsey as the garden teacher at Montclair. He has created such a meaningful, hands-on learning experience for our children! one that goes far beyond the classroom. His passion, dedication, and ability to connect students with nature is truly special and irreplaceable. Every time I travel to Mexico, he even asks me to bring back native items so the kids can learn where things truly come from. That level of intention and care shows how deeply he values authentic learning and cultural connection. It means so much to our families. Kelsey is not just teaching gardening! he is planting curiosity, respect for the environment, and appreciation for different cultures in our children. I sincerely hope you will consider how important he is to this program and to our community. ❤️

We're so close to Chez Panisse, started by Alice Waters, who also started the program of gardens at elementary schools. It would be a shame to lose this one.

This garden is essential to so many local families. It’s truly the only source of nutrition for so many children. Please keep funding this program.

Energy flows where attention goes

MES garden program is amazing. Keep Mr Kelsey!

A worthy program

We are fully supportive of Mr. Kelsey and the Gardening program to continue at MES. We have to find a way to keep it going.

This is an incredible resource, and would be a huge loss for the students and community!

I think our students deserve a robust garden program!

Our family is committed to doing all we can to save this outstanding Garden program, which would not be the same without Mr. Kelsey.