East Side Elementary Outdoor Classroom

Here are a few pics of the outdoor area before we broke ground on Monday:

A bit of initial progress:

And today, a few more plants were added and the bench installation began.

We've found homes within the classroom design for plants that were already a part of the landscape at East Side, but we're also adding many new specimens to offer a buffer from the road, eventual shade, and a pleasant spot for students & teachers to learn or just relax. 

Lots more still to come -- stay tuned!