Eastern Greenbrier Middle School

The overarching goal of our gardening program is to help our students internalize nutrition and healthy eating habits by teaching them about growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs. When students watch their food grow from seed they grow curious and are more likely to try what they have grown. By learning more about fresh fruits and vegetables it is our hope that students will internalize wellness and build an awareness about how what they eat affects their body's ability to function. In order to do so, we have set up several smaller goals. In addition to creating curriculum that aligns with science, math, and health Content Standards and Objectives, we are also holding an after school gardening club and providing these students with an opportunity to be actively involved in their school community. This summer, our efforts will be continued by summer school programming. During those months we will focus on building critical thinking skills.

This program is supported by Greenbrier County Schools.