UPDATE: MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - What started as a simple vegetable garden has evolved into a community garden that appeals to a wide spectrum of generations.

"We do have quite a few Seniors and quite a few students who are interested in working together to develop these programs," said Matt Prinz, seventh and eight grade teacher at Chippewa Middle School.

The Inter-generational Garden Club bring senior citizens and middle school students together as an after school activity that allows seniors the opportunity to mentor students.

It's just nice to have that life experience with the adults but its also nice to have that enthusiasm of the kids," said Sheila Wilkerson, volunteer at the Chippewa Middle School greenhouse. "I kind of see it as a real nice way to introduce gardening and get some people back into gardening."

Senior will be able to provide insight for food preparation and growth, as well as share their knowledge and experiences in gardening.

It's intergenerational and so you have the experience, but there's also people who are willing to learn," said Natalya Swarts, Chippewa Middle School eighth grade student."The ideas are kind of passed down so it's cool."


ORIGINAL STORY: MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Seniors give students the opportunity to earn their green thumb.