The local Continental Societies conducted a groundbreaking ceremony at the property in March. Since then, the groundwork and preparation work had to be conducted.

Milton said the mission of the group is to create environments within our communities that empowers children to have access to quality and appropriate opportunities to reach their optimal potential.

“Continentals believe when parents, teachers and the community work together on projects like outdoor classrooms, a place where students are engaged in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom setting, everyone succeeds,” Milton said “We are just working to try to do something to improve our community.”

Prior to the installation of the fence, Jones County donated numerous loads of dirt to be used to build up the lot where the garden is being located.

Milton said now it’s planting time.

“We already have our flowers. We were just waiting on the fence,” she said. “By the end of November, we will be through planting for the Fall.”

Milton said the school district will also donate an old bus that will be converted into a classroom.

“We will paint the old bus and put flowers and vines on it,” she said. “I’m so excited. .... Once we complete the project, people won’t know that it was a school bus.”

Milton said anyone wanting more information about the project can contact her by e-mail at doncellam@netscape.com.