NEWS RELEASE
ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS
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The Career Elevation and Technology Center (CETC) is pleased to announce that its annual plant sale is scheduled to start this Friday, May 5. The sale will operate daily from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. every day except Sunday until May 12. The event, which is organized by a group of approximately 100 Agriscience students, aims to raise funds for the agriculture program and offer the community a chance to purchase high-quality plants.
The proceeds from the sale will go directly towards supporting the agriculture program, enabling the students to learn and grow as they cultivate their green thumbs. The funds will be utilized to purchase essential supplies such as seeds, soil, and other necessary equipment required for the program's success. Additionally, the proceeds will contribute to covering the costs of enriching field trips and other learning opportunities that enhance students' academic journeys.
“The annual plant sale is more than just a fundraiser for our agricultural program, it’s a tradition deeply rooted in our community,” shared Lauren Hart, Agriscience Instructor. “Our students gain practical skills in plant anatomy, scientific classification, and business planning, all while working together to bring the greenhouse to life.”
The plant sale is just one way that the program is giving back to the community, and helping to ensure that future generations have the knowledge and skills necessary to continue to cultivate a sustainable future. “This event showcases the hard work and dedication of our students as they prepare to sell over 40,000 plants to the community,” said Hart.
2023 Plant Sale Details:
- Dates and Times: May 5 to 6 and 8-12, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Career Elevation and Technology Center, 1200 South Sunset St.,- Follow the signs in the parking lot to the greenhouse around the southeast of the building
- Cash or Check only
- Plants for sale: Annual bedding plants, geraniums, hanging bakers, patio planters, herbs, vegetables, perennials, succulents, and house plants
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