Hidden Hills Elementary School

1919 E. Sharon Dr.

Phoenix, AZ

The habitat for the 2006 Schoolyard Wildlife Habitat Contest winner was constructed on October 12-13, 2006.  Everyone, from the Principal to the Kindergarteners, were very excited about the project.  Many teachers brought their class out each day to watch the progress being made and to ask questions.

Materials and labor for the habitat were donated by: The Pond Gnome, Mountain States Wholesale Nursery, West Valley Rock, Horizon irrigation products, and Desert Scape Landscaping.  Funding was raised through the annual Parade of Ponds tour.

See their habitat in person during the 2007 Parade of Ponds!

 
BEFORE AFTER

 

 

The habitat is directly in front of the entrance to the school office.

Let's get this party started!

Construction is underway!

Orchestration is everything!

The pond and stream are dug.

An Ocotillo provides a beautiful accent.

The winning essay writers get first crack and questions.

The rock is here!

Lots of questions, and lots of excitement!

Progress continues.

The little ones are awed!

A true artist at work!

The winning essay writers and teacher, Lois Farlin, enjoy their success.

A writer and photographer from the Arizona Republic were there to cover the story, which will run in the Phoenix section 10/25/06.

The classes come out to view the finished habitat.

Lots more questions!

A hands-on experience.

The finished stream and pond.