Russell Morash Chair in Childhood Horticulture Fund

Join us in honoring Russell Morash for his lifelong dedication to education and his support of Nantucket Lighthouse School through the Russell Morash Chair in Childhood Horticulture.  Russell Morash has been a longtime friend of Nantucket Lighthouse School and an inspiration to generations of gardeners and farmers. From conducting workshops with our faculty and contributing to the success of the school's Nantucket Garden Festival, Russ was the obvious choice to serve as the Chair of our horticulture studies. We are thrilled to work with Russ in this capacity and are very grateful for his support of our efforts. 

"I am honored to support the school in its continuing effort to introduce children to gardening. I know from personal experience that learning to garden can be an incredible stimulant. It is a key to understanding how nature works and what part we “humans” must play to protect it for generations to come. I wish I had started my gardening education in a nurturing setting like the one now being created at Nantucket Lighthouse School, so of course I will help in any way I can to share with others the joy I get from this wonderful activity." - Russell Morash 

To learn more about Nantucket Lighthouse School’s Educational Garden and Horticulture curriculum, click here. 

A very special thank you to the following individuals for making our dream a reality: 

Charity Benz, Former Nantucket Lighthouse School Trustee and avid gardener 

 Tiago Gomes, Former Nantucket Lighthouse School Parent and carpenter 

 Seth Rutherford, Former Nantucket Lighthouse School Parent; Waterworks of Nantucket 

 Sam Slosek, Former Nantucket Lighthouse School Parent; Moors End Farm 

 Jon Wisentaner, Former Nantucket Lighthouse School Parent; Wisentaner Inc. 

 Julie Wood, Former Nantucket Lighthouse School Parent; Hither Creek Gardener 

 Sunny Wood, Former Nantucket Lighthouse School Parent and artisan