Kindergarten

Explorer Elementary Charter School

While our garden program has been strong since 2007, every passing year shows that our infrastructure -- long, untreated wood raised beds and pvc bubblers -- is aging and that elements need to be replaced. Having a strong infrastructure allows teachers and the garden coordinator the freedom and support to develop creative programming in the garden, knowing that the materials, tools, and structure are there to support whatever projects they can dream up.

Harvie Elementary School

Identifying a growing need for our students

McKinley Elementary School

Our first goal is to get every child in the garden every year. As of now, 1/3 of the classrooms are actively utilizing the garden, and we'd like to see that participation rate increase dramatically so that every student is getting an opportunity to understand where their food comes from. To do so, we'll be looking to increase our garden space by adding garden beds in the current location and installing garden beds closer to the Kindergarten and Pre-School area.

Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School

Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School is located in Williamsburg, Va with a current enrollment of 500 students.The school

Brazos Elementary

The main goal for this grant is to reinforce the vocabulary and concepts taught in Science, Health, and Social Studies with hands on activities and real life application. Students will learn first hand about how decomposers can break down plant materials into nutrient rich compost. They will also experience and document the life cycles of flowering plants, beneficial insects, and possibly birds. Students will

Jefferson Elementary School

2013-14 is proving to be a year of metamorphoses for Jefferson. The building is undergoing significant construction to expand the school and the garden has been blocked off as a result. Historically, due to federal funding requirements, Jefferson students have never had the same gardening and cooking education that their peers enjoy at surrounding schools. In 2012-13, Jefferson's principal and parents rallied around these two obstacles. First, we obtained funding from Lowe

Lac qui Parle Valley

Our first priority is to educate and inspire our students with the use of our passive solar greenhouse. This student-led project has directly involved over 100 students in the planning and building phases. Once we begin to produce greens our students will be able to enjoy healthy, fresh, organic salads grown in their own backyard. The greenhouse will be used as an ecducation tool to extend the classroom as the students learn real-world applications of the growing process.

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