Butler Elementary School Community Garden

Hello, Bobcats!

Miss Alana ventured out this morning, after staying safe at home during yesterday's storms, and stopped by Butler Elementary School to check on the gardens. There was so much to see... a few things in particular.

Two GIANT MOUNDS of wood mulch have appeared on the playground! Please do not climb on (or in) them if you visit before they are spread under playground equipment. Safety first!

Our squash plants are growing EXPONENTIALLY. Some even have fruits! Miss Alana was so surprised to observe a beautiful cicada on a baby zucchini 😍!

Mark your calendars for another produce&popsicle giveaway👇
June 26th
5pm-6:30pm
More details coming soon!

Mr. Wen saw this beauty in the monarch waystaytion today!

Say hello to Zachary! 👋
He is a Rochester High School student, and a Life Scout, working towards a Conservation Award through the Boy Scouts program.

Two weeks ago, he helped Miss Alana w**d a section of the monarch waystaytion/pollinator garden on the front lawn, put down compost, and planted three new milkw**d in the space. He did so much other work too!

Today, he planted five more milkw**d and helped apply a cubic yard of mulch. Guess what? He even helped with all of the clean up duties!

ZACHARY IS AWESOME💯👊

Hey, Bobcats!
🌞 How is Summer Break going so far?! 🌞
Do you miss Garden Club? Be honest, lol!

June 5th (THIS Friday)
5:00-6:30pm
PRODUCE&POPSICLES
on the playground!

Kristy Whitlock, Mrs. Whitlock, helped organize a Summer Event at Butler Elementary School Community Garden with the help of Butler Elementary School PTO (District 186) . YAY!

En event page will be created very soon, so check back for more details!
Comment below, seriously, for 👍 ❤️😀

Thank you to everyone who came to watering orientation and signed up for shifts to help hydrate the garden this summer!!

Black raspberry picking was a success too!

The summer watering sign up is active!
Click the link below to volunteer!

Butler Community Garden Summer Watering 2026 The Butler Elementary School Community Garden requires water each morning to stay hydrated and productive. Watering during the early morning hours is best for the plants. Garden Club is looking for volunteers to help water the garden this summer! While you're there, get your pick of vegetables, frui...

Many black raspberries are ripe for picking! Grab a handful during watering orientation, 9am-11am, tomorrow!

The T-shirts are ready! Mr. Myles will be at pick up tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon with all the shirts if you want to come get yours! If your kiddo is a bus rider or scope attendee do not worry, they will be sent home in their backpacks next week.

Things are about to get batty at Lincoln Memorial Garden! Check out our Events page for details on the program coming Thursday (10/23) evening at 7 p.m. Come on out to learn about the furry mammals flying the skies of Illinois!