The Seattle Times · Jun 30, 2017
Michael Bennett’s latest project? A gardening program for King County Juvenile Detention
Michael Bennett walks off the field during a game against the Rams last season. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times)Michael Bennett’s offseason of community involvement continued Thursday with the announcement that foundation is partnering to build the Bennett Foundation Garden located within the King County Juvenile Detention facility.
As described by kcyouthjustice.com “the garden seeks to provide students with an opportunity to learn about growing food, healthy eating, and biology through hands-on gardening and art experiences.”
Bennett’s Foundation provided a $5,000 grant for the garden to be built by Interagency Academy students at the KCJD’s Opportunity Skyway site in Georgetown.
