Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve: A Space for All
This week’s blog is written by Caroline Goodman, Board Member, Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
Providing an Educational Space
In 2020, Hatcher Garden saw record visitation rates, and welcomed than 57,000 individuals from near and far. Children and their parents came to do classroom assignments and activities while learning at home, and the trail system provided a safe space for all to walk during the pandemic. Due to increased use, Hatcher Garden identified a real need to construct another safe, supportive, accessible, sheltered neighborhood space that offered standards-based K4-5th grade lesson materials and exercise handouts along the Mary Black Foundation Woodland Trail. The Mary Black Foundation generously provided funding for this space, which will be complete at the end of July. Hatcher Garden staff has partnered with educators and many other volunteers to develop the best space for educational use in the Garden. At the completion of this project, over 300 volunteer hours will have been logged!Education is a Fundamental Part of Hatcher Garden’s Work
