CHS Emerald Keepers Club

Tends Angela’s Garden and Compost

Located between Village Elementary School and the Coronado High School (CHS) track and field, the Angela’s School Gardebt and Compost Powered by Emerald Keepers and the Coronado Public Library is an initiative of the Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) and Emerald Keepers to grow a garden and foster a stronger sense of community. 

2025 EK CHS GARDEN SCHEDULE (10:00am to 11:30am)

• February 1

• February 15

• March 8

• March 29

• April 26

• May 10

• May 31

• June 6 (end of year celebration)

CHS Emerald Keepers Club oversees the compost and garden. This unique outdoor laboratory is a venue for environmental education with a commitment to sustainability. Emerald Keepers’ partner, the Coronado Public Library, hosts community composting and gardening workshops on site. Coronado Master Gardeners and Master Composters serve as advisers. Tara Davies, Teen and Environmental Librarian, oversees work at the garden. All produce is transported the the Imperial Beach Food Pantry by members of the Rotary Club of Coronado.

CMS Emerald Keepers Club

Provides Much Needed Care for CMS Garden

The garden at Coronado Middle School (CMS)— Cole Mullin’s Eagle Scout Project— had fallen into disrepair during the pandemic. With the expansion of Emerald Keepers Clubs to CMS, Emerald Keepers and the Coronado Public Library have revitalized the garden. Tara Davies, Teen Librarian and Environmental Librarian, oversees the students working in the garden and compost. Harvested food from both gardens are taken by Rotarians to the IB Food Pantry to feed the food insecure.