Planting Tulips in the Sensory Garden

The Center for Prevention and Counseling is a Community Partner and works collaboratively with Merriam Avenue Elementary School. This organization encourages children to pledge to be Drug Free and make healthy choices in their lives.  During Red Ribbon Week, a week in October nationally recognized to promote a Drug Free lifestyle, the Center for Prevention donated 100 red tulip bulbs for the students here at Merriam Avenue.  As the students planted the tulip bulbs in the Sensory Garden they discussed how healthy choices can create a better future.

Each child planted a tulip and shared one healthy habit that they can continue or adopt for themselves.  Students were reminded that hard work and dedication towards these goals is what keeps them focused on attaining them.  In the spring, the students will again visit the Sensory Garden and reflect on the steps that they took and evaluate how close they are to achieving their goals.