Lower Elementary

Horace Mann Outdoor Arts and Ecology Classroom

Public K-5 elementary school. Urban school on campus of Salem State University. 300 students.

Vegetables: 3 raised beds.

Habitat garden: 50 x 120 ft on hillside.

Students visit gardens as part of instruction. After-school Cultivator Club (4th and 5th graders) does most work.

School cafeteria participates in farm-to-school program as part of district-wide program.
 

Zoonie Organics

Zoonie Organics is a garden learning environment where children experience hands-on learning linked to classroom curriculum and nutrition education.  Our year-round edible garden is managed by volunteers and child gardeners, supported by our PTA and grant funds.  The garden was established in the 90s, but fell into disrepair until restored by a volunteer coordinator, student gardeners and our PTA in 2013.  

Maple Glen Elementary Garden

The Maple Glen garden provides real-world health and science application for the students at our elementary. Through tending to the outdoor garden, they are practicing first-hand our "guiding principals" of hard work, honesty, respect, responsibilty, and compassion which are our core values. The ultimate goal of this project is that students will transfer their learning into establishing healthy eating habits and be empowered to teach others to do the same. Aquiring sustainable living from the roots up is what we are striving for. 

W.J. Bryan Elementary Museums Magnet School

W.J. Bryan Elementary Museums Magnet School was founded in 1928 and has been designated as a Miami-Dade County historic landmark. As a museums magnet school, we utilize object-based and project-based methodologies in our daily instructional practices. Students use real-life artifacts, artwork, and models in order to bring abstract ideas to concrete understanding. What better way to incorporate real-world problem solving than through the use of our garden??

Sustainable Farm School

The Sustainable Farm School is an independent day school for children ages 3 to 18 that offers core academics, holistic personal development, and a model for sustainable living.

John Barry School Garden

The John Barry School Garden was planted for the first time in May 2010.  Since then it has doubled in size.  We grow vegetables, flowers and strawberries.  Children work throughout the summer taking care of the garden, researching garden related questions, harvesting and making recipes using the fresh produce.  

We hope to start a small "farmer's market" soon.

University of Minnesota Extension - Health & Nutrition Programs

University of Minnesota Extension Health and Nutrition Programs improve food literacy, physical activity, and healthy food access for Minnesotans to promote health and reduce disparities using University resources and proven educational and engagement strategies.  

Wellness in the Schools

Wellness in the Schools is a national non-profit that inspires healthy eating, environmental awareness, and fitness as a way of life for kids in public schools. Through meaningful public-private partnerships, we work with schools to provide healthy, scratch-cooked meals, active recess periods, and fitness and nutrition education. Our partnership approach drives systemic, long-term change, shifting the entire culture of schools.

Growing Minds Farm to School Program

Like Farm to school programs nationally, ASAP’s Growing Minds Farm to School Program has also expanded. What began as a school garden program in 2002 is now a holistic Farm to School program that incorporates all four components. The program provides resources and training to teachers, schools, Child Nutrition Directors, cafeteria staff, parents, extension agents, farmers, and other community stakeholders to encourage and sustain Farm to School efforts.

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