Mesa Oasis
We are thrilled to formally introduce the Mesa Oasis - Mesa Elementary School’s new outdoor classroom, picnic area, meeting spot, rock sculpture garden, soon-to-be art gallery, and more! It is a joy to see our community discovering and delighting in a space that allows opportunities to learn, eat, play, connect, rest, reflect, and be inspired.
The Mesa Oasis would only have become a reality with the generous support of Mesa families, local businesses and institutions, and many talented community members.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
Just Turf for installing the ground cover and donating a significant amount of turf, Pioneer Landscaping for donating rocks and breeze, Boulder Decks for donating decking materials and building the pergola bench, the Boulder Arts Commission for awarding Mesa a $3000 Artist Hiring Grant so that we could hire Sam Hauser to paint the beautiful mural, Boulder Firewood Program for donating wooden stumps, and Associate Professor Emily Greenwood and her CU Environmental Design students, Mark Davison (Senior Planning Manager with Boulderz Parks & Rec), Ghita Carroll (BVSD Sustainability and Energy Officer), Erin Greenwood (BVSD PK-12 Science Coordinator), Curry Rosato (Education Manager at City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks), and Mrs. Krumpeck’s 2023-2024 fourth-grade class for offering advice and design ideas. Our deepest thanks to Principal Josh Baldner for greenlighting this initiative.
The Mesa Oasis would only have become a reality with the generous support of Mesa families, local businesses and institutions, and many talented community members.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
Just Turf for installing the ground cover and donating a significant amount of turf, Pioneer Landscaping for donating rocks and breeze, Boulder Decks for donating decking materials and building the pergola bench, the Boulder Arts Commission for awarding Mesa a $3000 Artist Hiring Grant so that we could hire Sam Hauser to paint the beautiful mural, Boulder Firewood Program for donating wooden stumps, and Associate Professor Emily Greenwood and her CU Environmental Design students, Mark Davison (Senior Planning Manager with Boulderz Parks & Rec), Ghita Carroll (BVSD Sustainability and Energy Officer), Erin Greenwood (BVSD PK-12 Science Coordinator), Curry Rosato (Education Manager at City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks), and Mrs. Krumpeck’s 2023-2024 fourth-grade class for offering advice and design ideas. Our deepest thanks to Principal Josh Baldner for greenlighting this initiative.
If anyone is interested in supporting further green initiatives at Mesa, such as transforming the south courtyard into an outdoor classroom or maker space, there are various ways to get involved. Whether it's writing a grant, tending to the landscape, or gathering donations, every contribution makes a difference. Donating student art supplies or exploring the concepts of the Green School Yard movement can also help enhance the Mesa Oasis. For any inquiries, please contact the PTO at [email protected] or Sunny Vanderstar, the Mesa Oasis Coordinator.
Click the slideshow below for before and after photos
Click the slideshow below for before and after photos