Green Up New England Challenge

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2017 Green Up New England Challenge Winners 

GRAND PRIZE WINNER:

Epiphany School Greenhouse & Garden Education Program

Dorchester, Mass.

An independent, tuition-free middle school for children who come from economically disadvantaged families, who have been abused and neglected or who have experienced homelessness, the Epiphany School is weaving gardening and energy-efficiency into the fabric of the school with its standout Greenhouse and Garden Education Program.

Over the past five years, Epiphany has transformed dramatically with a wide array of innovative green practices, from transitioning the meal program from frozen to fresh food to installing a 25-kilowatt solar power array on the schoolhouse roof. By composting in the last school year, Epiphany recycled 4.28 tons of food waste, saving 73 mature trees,1.982 gallons of oil, and 29,690 gallons of water.

In the fall of 2016, the school launched a Green Club that brings students and teachers together to collaborate on cooking and gardening activities. And for the 2017-2018 school year, Epiphany plans to expand its program, with a 1,000-square foot greenhouse, 15-20 raised beds, and edible landscaping throughout the property. With these facilities, the school will involve all children, families, and staff at Epiphany (over 300 people) in this work and invite community members and organizations to work with them.

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