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Eighth grader Neil W. echoes Mr. Danenberg's enthusiasm for the community garden. He says, "I'm glad I was part of the process of creating the garden for kids in the future—and for me and my classmates now. I look forward to having more classes up there." Above: Then 7th-graders (from left to right) Grace K., Aleah T., Neil W., Nicole K., Layla Y., and Isabel L. stood ready to assist Middle School Science Teacher Michael Danenberg with one of the garden's first plantings; Right: Teaching sustainability is also intrinsically linked to service learning at Trevor. Tending to trees for the Commu- nity Garden is a logical progression for Middle and Upper School environmental clubs, whose projects have included main- taining the school's hydroponic towers, planters on terraces (which produce herbs and vegetables that are harvested for school meals), and flower beds in front of the building. he students and I are very excited about the addition of the community garden on the roof. We will certainly be involved in planting and maintaining it for many years to come.…It fits in perfectly with our science curriculum and the focus that we, as a school, place on sustainability. —Michael Danenberg, Grades 6–8 Science Teacher he dream becomes … a dream! Right: Students visit the Community Garden shortly after its official opening; Below: A rendering from Maya Lin's office for the garden included plans for towering trees and lush plantings—both now realized.