At the Nov. 20 meeting Steve Maidelski (resident and horticulturalist at 4117 New Highway 96 West) presented a school teaching garden pilot he developed, described on the agenda as the "Natchez Greenhouse Presentation." Maidelski — who repeatedly referred to the property and program as "Natchez Glen" during his remarks — said the teaching garden is roughly 400 square feet and is approximately 90% native Tennessee perennial plants intended to teach state‑standard science lessons and to connect students to local cedar‑glade ecology.

Maidelski highlighted several native species (including the Tennessee cone flower, echinacea tenisiensis, described as endemic to Tennessee) and explained how a hands‑on garden can teach lessons about plant communities, water infiltration and local geology. He linked recent changes on his property (including a minor flooding event earlier in the year) to broader shifts in storm patterns and made the case for using native plantings to improve infiltration relative to turf.

The presenter said the program is a pilot for Williamson County schools and suggested curriculum integration, volunteer and funding questions and long‑term stewardship are important considerations. Commissioners thanked him and several said they would follow up to arrange site visits.

Ending: The board encouraged further engagement between Maidelski and school staff; no action was required by the Board.