Racine students build shed, rainwater collection system to help make community garden more accessible

RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A group of local students in Racine unveiled their new storage shed Tuesday, meant to help make a nearby community garden more accessible and user-friendly.

Two years ago, Park High School received a grant from United Way to assist with community-based projects. 

The students put the funds to good use, designing and building a shed and rainwater collection system right next to the school. 

We talked to one volunteer who says he's glad he was able to put his passion for building toward a good cause. 

"I wanted to be involved with it because myself, I love to build stuff, I have since a young age," said Caleb del Toro. "That has always been something that I have enjoyed, so I figured it's a great way to serve my community, and using the skills I have."

In addition to building the shed, these students also learned the necessary steps in how to properly grow and maintain a community garden.