On Tuesday, July 11th, team members from Dematic, along with city and school leaders, assembled at Peachtree Elementary School to begin the installation of their donated Project Learning Garden.   This donation is part of Dematic’s Global Community Outreach Program which reinforces the organization’s commitment to building a stronger community, education, environment and sustainability. With this sponsored garden, Dematic employees had the opportunity to give back and volunteer with educators, students, and the local community. 

In attendance were volunteers and representatives from Dematic, Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason, Peachtree Corners Elementary Principal Gretchen Runaldue, Gwinnett County School Board Member Mary Kay Murphy and Master Gardener Marilyn Whitmer.

Project Learning Gardens comprise easy-to-assemble raised garden beds, soil, and seeds. Peachtree Corners Elementary also received supplies and tools to take learning into the garden. Educators were given thematic activities centered on standards and learning outcomes. A library of garden guides and tips for growing, harvesting, composting, cooking with kids, and more is also part of the garden. 

Schools with learning gardens report that students benefit from learning about nutrition and science, along with social studies, math, and language arts. They can expand their palates, taste-test healthy foods and learn about the origins of what they grow.