
School Garden Program
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Value for Administrators, Faculty and Staff​​
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Themes include respect, reciprocity and stewardship​
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Safe space for social emotional learning
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No more mimicking nature in the classroom
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Aligns with existing educational goals and values
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Professional development offered to empower faculty and staff
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Engagement with the school community
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Offers implementation of a comprehensive food scrap recycling program including food donations
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Hands-on connections to existing curriculum
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Gardening & More goes beyond planting and harvesting
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Value for Students
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Garden activities geared to all ages and learning styles
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Creates a living laboratory for students to explore with all of their senses
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Fosters a deeper understanding of the natural world
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Provides a focus on waste reduction and composting
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Exposure to nutrition and wellness through recipes and exciting garden tastings
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Events
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Perfect for all-age vacation breaks and days off school ​
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Available for summer school programs with or without a garden
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Hands-on gardening and compost making activities
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Customized garden themes for holidays such as Veterans Day, Shabbat, Diwali, EID-al-Fitr, Tu Bishivat, Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day and Earth Day
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Offers limitless food exposure opportunities through hands-on recipes and tastings​
Workshops
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Suited for adults and children of all ages
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Experience hands-on activities that promote environmental awareness
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Learn sustainable practices such as indoor seed starting methods, choosing the right vegetables for the season and garden care
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Master using reusable materials for gardening on a budget
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Offers limitless food opportunities through recipes and tastings
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Includes troubleshooting for garden pest control
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Covers composting basics to ensure a maintenance-free system
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Designed to empower and make positive impact at home and in your community

