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APL is planning the renovation of our two new courtyards into a vibrant, safe, and sensory-rich space where our learners can grow, reflect, and thrive. How will our courtyards be renovated? It’s safety first, and some of the tasks have already started. On a sunny Saturday, parents, staff, and other community members gathered to clear roughly 400 square feet of invasive Himalayan blackberries—tasty in the summer, but those thorns are no treat. Even the preparations have brought the community together.  

Next, fencing off slopes with trellised planters will double as growing spaces for our sensory garden. But the space is more than a sensory garden; the garden is a community space. We’re adding a seating area to create calming zones for learners and families who need a moment to rest. There is so much to do; safety is just the start, and community is the goal. 

Overall, our vision includes 20 trellised planters filled with tomatoes, peas, peppers, herbs, and greens—brought to us by the bountiful PNW weather. The sensory garden will be a space for learning, care, community, mindfulness, and growth.   

We are grateful for the donors who have pledged their support to fund planters, plants, and soil to help us kickstart our program. We cannot finish this sensory garden project alone. Even with the help of our pledged donors, to date, we still need more support to get across the finish line. Can our learners count on you to spread the word about our story at APL and make this sensory garden a reality? 

 

 

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Donors start funding planters for safety
Donors start funding planters for safety
Michael Baldovino

APL donors invest in planters, not only for beauty, but also for safety.

APL is planning the renovation of our two new courtyards into a vibrant, safe, and sensory-rich space where our learners can grow, reflect, and thrive. How will our courtyards be renovated? It’s safety first, and some of the tasks have already started. On a sunny Saturday, parents, staff, and other community members gathered to clear roughly 400 square feet of invasive Himalayan blackberries—tasty in the summer, but those thorns are no treat. Even the preparations have brought the community together.  

Next, fencing off slopes with trellised planters will double as growing spaces for our sensory garden. But the space is more than a sensory garden; the garden is a community space. We’re adding a seating area to create calming zones for learners and families who need a moment to rest. There is so much to do; safety is just the start, and community is the goal. 

Overall, our vision includes 20 trellised planters filled with tomatoes, peas, peppers, herbs, and greens—brought to us by the bountiful PNW weather. The sensory garden will be a space for learning, care, community, mindfulness, and growth.   

We are grateful for the donors who have pledged their support to fund planters, plants, and soil to help us kickstart our program. We cannot finish this sensory garden project alone. Even with the help of our pledged donors, to date, we still need more support to get across the finish line. Can our learners count on you to spread the word about our story at APL and make this sensory garden a reality? 

 

 

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