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🌱 A Garden Grows at Roy Herburger Elementary
After four years of planning and perseverance, a long-awaited dream has come to life at Roy Herburger Elementary School—a vibrant school garden that brings together learning, sustainability, and community spirit.
🌿 Community Collaboration in Action
On September 15, 2012, Herburger students, teachers, and parents were joined by community members and Rotarians from the Elk Grove and Rancho Murieta Rotary Clubs to construct the garden. Nearly $6,000 was raised through the efforts of the Herburger PFO, the Garden Committee, and a Rotary grant, with materials donated by Lowe’s.
“The goal of the project is to establish a garden and incorporate an ongoing outdoor sustainable learning environment for the entire student body, including both general and special education students.”
— Lynne Mayer, Principal, Roy Herburger Elementary
📚 A Living, Breathing Learning Lab
The garden supports a wide array of subjects in alignment with state standards—environmental science, ecology, biology, reading, horticulture, and more. Students and staff worked hands-on to prepare the land, level the soil, and install irrigation with the help of EGUSD’s maintenance team.
“The entire school and community are committed to helping with the garden to sustain the growth and appearance.”
— Rebecca Davis, former principal and community volunteer
🥕 Harvesting Knowledge—and Food
The garden is now integrated into the school’s curriculum with ties to the Network for a Healthy California and Harvest of the Month programs. With the support of a master gardener and the Sacramento Tree Society, students grow and study plants and share their harvest with local seniors and food banks.
🌟 Powered by People, Rooted in Service
The Roy Herburger Garden models how community, education, and Rotary service come together to build something that lasts.
“This is what Rotary is all about—building something together that serves others.”
— Elk Grove Rotary Member
💬 Want to support future community projects like this?
Visit www.elkgroverotary.org or contact us to learn how to get involved.