In Memory of Barbara Percival

On May 19th, 2023, we dedicated the large, flourishing garden at Watkins Elementary school in memory of Barbara Percival.

As a volunteer, Barbara co-developed FRESHFARM’s FoodPrints program with FRESHFARM Co-founder, Bernie Prince and longtime Director of Education, Jenn Mampara. Barbara began her career as a Constitutional lawyer, but she had such a deep passion for sharing the wonders of the natural world with children that she spent the last twenty years of her life volunteering almost full time as a Master Gardener. As the FoodPrints program grew to schools across the city, Barbara was integral to the work of designing, building, and nurturing so many of our gardens, and for training our team of teachers to be confident garden managers.

She left behind a legacy of service and generosity that has enriched so many of our lives and for which we will always cherish her.