Avondale Elementary School's Front Yard gets a make over!
Background In July of 2020, the Youth Committee chairs of the Avondale Estates Garden Club and the Avon Garden Club came together to enhance the front yard of Avondale Elementary School. It was decided to apply for the Plant America Grant of the National Garden Club, Inc. The Clubs applied together, but very quickly learned that only one Club could apply due to the way the grant was originally set up with the IRS. A coin was flipped and Avondale Estates Garden Club applied for the Grant. Both clubs agreed that nothing would change on the local level. Plans began and the Youth Committee chairs started moving forward, seeking volunteers, and brainstorming. In December, a Plant America grant of $1000 was awarded to the Avondale Estates Garden Club of the Redbud District. Since December, the two Clubs have made progress toward the project's completion. Many have volunteered to be involved, but there is always a need for many, many more volunteers. Continue reading to learn more about