For years, kindergarten teacher Cathy Sullivan has dreamt of an outdoor classroom that supports learning for Kenwood students and benefits the entire community.
Her dream has been translated into official plans on paper, and now it’s time to raise the funds required to make the special space at the corner of Franklin and Penn Avenues a reality.
In addition to applying for grants from community-minded businesses in the area, the team at Kenwood is inviting members of the neighborhood to come learn about the project and support it while enjoying some live music.
“Woodystock” (inspired by school mascot Woody the Woodchuck) is a series of mini-concerts open to the public with an invitation to “contribute as you wish.”
All concerts are from 6:30-7:30 p.m. In inclement weather, concerts will move into the Kenwood Rec Center. Bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages.
The outdoor classroom was designed by Metro Blooms Design + Build.
It will enable educators to instruct outside, and will facilitate students planting and tending to gardens, learning about pollinator lifecycles, and countless other opportunities.
The space will be available for use by the community outside school hours. The team at Kenwood hopes to raise $80,000 to make this dream a reality for the children and their community.
