A pioneering group of six 8th graders, in Edina, are working to get green space in their neighborhood park. They are creating a petition to take around the surrounding houses in the neighborhood to get signatures that support their idea of a small organic garden in their local park. They will be drawing up a design plan on the municipal topography map to go along with the signatures to be presented and defended at City Hall to the Park Board. With great hope, they will then create, nurture and care for their garden and sell their produce at the Mill City Farmers Market. They are also interested in making compost kits and will be looking to use recycled materials. They may even get the experience of writing a grant proposal to their local rotary clubs for donations, or meet their local hardware store owner to ask for donated materials.