Thanks to the vision of sixth grade social studies teacher, Lea Ousley, Clinton Elementary School now has an outdoor learning education gazebo. The gazebo will seat a class of 28 students and has a table positioned in the center for teacher materials. The gazebo also has electricity that will allow for the usage of different science equipment.
The funding for the gazebo came from the Goody's Good Deeds for Schools Grant. Also, the City of Clinton donated 120 man hours of labor toward planning and construction. Mr. Hank with the City of Clinton Parks and Recreation Department has created a masterpiece that CES will treasure for a lifetime. Other contributions toward the gazebo have come from Willow Ridge Nursery in Oak Ridge and Bob and Karen Arowood. Thanks to David Brogdon at Brogdon Roofing for giving the school a great deal and doing a beautiful job on the metal roofing project.
During the spring, landscaping around the area will continue with the installation of a decorative fountain and small wetland bog. In addition, a variety of science stations will be arranged on the nature trail with various types of weather instruments and bird feeders.
The nature trail project is proof that one's vision and dreams can become a reality!!!!!
I will be posting pictures of the gazebo shortly. Look for a ribbon cutting date coming soon!
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