{"id":1929,"date":"2026-05-29T20:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/plant-a-seed-blog\/?p=1929"},"modified":"2026-06-01T20:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:44:29","slug":"donald-stewart-center-school-no-51-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/plant-a-seed-blog\/2026\/05\/29\/donald-stewart-center-school-no-51-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Stewart Center School No. 51"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0203884e0a3ccab3c186c6e7f7838a6f\" style=\"color:#06786d\">Elizabeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Planting Day with Commissioner Stanley J. Neron<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are excited to share that during the 2025\u20132026 school year, our school has expanded our existing vegetable garden thanks to the 2025 Kids Dig In Grant. In partnership with Groundwork Elizabeth and the Union County Board of Commissioners, we added a new raised planting bed along with soil, seeds, tools, and additional materials provided through Groundwork Elizabeth\u2019s garden program.<br>Our students worked alongside Groundwork Elizabeth staff and Union County Commissioner Stanley J. Neron on planting day, actively participating in growing fresh vegetables. We are proud to continue donating a portion of our harvest to the community, strengthening our connection and giving back to those around us.<br>Our garden continues to enhance our school environment while providing hands-on learning experiences that promote teamwork, environmental responsibility, and healthy habits. 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