ELDRED, NY — A school and community project to create a garden of native flowers and plants in front of the Eldred Central School’s (ECS) junior/senior campus is under way. It began with the donation of a single spruce tree from the Eldred High School class of 2013. Then, last fall, a group of dedicated volunteers worked to expand the project by removing the sod with the intent to develop the entire area as a garden that all could enjoy. A site plan has been developed, and the volunteers are seeking grants for the project. However, this ambitious effort requires many additional people to ensure its success.

The Highland Lake Volunteer Fire Department has agreed to collect donations for the garden project at ECS. Contributions should be notated “Community Garden Project” on the check.

There is also a GoFundMe account (www.gofundme.com/opicnc) set up for people to make contributions. A donation of a plant from your garden to this community project would be welcomed.

Volunteers of all ages and abilities will be needed to help with planting and landscaping. Updates, further details, as well as acknowledgement of donors and volunteers will be posted regularly on the project webpage. Email thecommunitygarden@eldredcsd.org for additional details, or visit www.facebook.com/thecommu nitygardensite.