By: Teisha Wallace
When students return to Beulah Elementary School in Valley, Alabama, this year, they’ll be welcomed by fragrant wildflowers and fresh vegetables, thanks to a project recently headed by the Beulah Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and volunteers from the Southeast/Farley chapter of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO).
The initiative, which involved revitalizing the school’s garden by constructing new raised garden beds and planting seeds for tomatoes, radishes, carrots, cucumbers and a variety of colorful flowers, aims to enrich the school grounds and promote student education about gardening and healthy eating habits. More than 20 APSO volunteers, Beulah Elementary PTO members and school staff came together to complete the garden project, making this a true community effort.
“This garden project offered an opportunity for APSO volunteers to make a meaningful impact on our community,” said Lisa Roberts, senior customer service representative at Alabama Power and APSO volunteer. “Not only did we plant seeds for flowers and vegetables; we also planted seeds of knowledge that will support Beulah Elementary’s students in their educational journey and promote healthy lifestyle habits. APSO is thrilled to be part of such a meaningful initiative.”
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