Middle School

Highland Oaks Middle School

The 'Acorn to Oak' gardening project is designed to introduce students to the concepts of sustainable gardening. We anticipate the project to yield increased student achievement, foster collaborative partnerships between community leaders and partners and Highland Oaks Middle School and create a transitional pathway for students interested in agricultural and ecological resource management to our partner high school.

Kyrene Aprende Middle School

The goal of our on-campus garden is to create a creative, interactive, and unique learning opportunity for our students. The garden is maintained by our after-school club, Aprende Grows. With this grant, our club members will be able to further explore and research agriculture. Furthermore, the members will be able to plant and harvest more varieties of fruits and vegetables; many of which they had never before tasted or experienced.

American International School of Utah

American International School of Utah is a new Public Charter School. I would love to help the students start a garden and to learn how to care for the garden. I would also like them to learn how to use the items they prepare and learn the science of plants. Our school is a K-12 school. Its doors opened today 9/2/2014 for the first time. We are located in the old 49th street Galleria Building in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley. We are a technology based school. I want students to also have a love of the earth and gardening.

IDEA Edinburg

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV proposes to create a Garden to Table Culinary Art Program designed to provide hands-on opportunities for students to learn about sustainable living practices. Club members & their families will become experienced in gardening and will be active in the harvest, composting and recycling of much of the foods used in the program. The seeds planted and harvested by those participating in Horticulture will be passed on to those club members who are in the Culinary program.

Lanier Middle School

Sustainable Agriculture: Creation/expansion and planting of raised-bed organic vegetable garden and composting in the school courtyard.This courtyard is maintained by students, parents, and wider community and is used as an outdoor living classroom. It has various ecosystem and students connect their learning through various classes and after school Eco-Club. Students understand the importance of growing locally and eating healthy at school and at home through this hands on project.

Highlands Intermediate School

The goal of the Highlands' Aquaponics Garden is to engage 100% of the student population in activities that address sustainable farming systems so as to lessen Hawaii's 90% dependency on imported foods and to help diversify Hawaii's economy. Students will be involved in activities that address community health issues, such as senior nutrition, through service learning projects. Students create hydroponic systems for seniors to grow tomatoes, lettuce, green onions, and other easy-growing vegetables.

Little Village Academy

The Little Village Academy garden is one element of a school campus master plan developed with the support of Enlace and the engagement of over 60 stakeholders. The plan’s goal is to improve the quality, safety, and functionality of the school’s outdoor space while increasing accessibility to green and recreational spaces in a community that lacks such amenities.

Leonardo da Vinci K - 8

It is the goal of the LdV PTC Learning Garden to expand throughout the campus, with the specific focus of implementing a standalone, school-wide cooking and nutrition enrichment program that incorporates Integrated Thematic Instruction and Common Core concepts, reflective of our school and communities rich diversity.

ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary

The goal of our garden is to improve our students, families, and community's health. The garden provides an opportunity for students to learn about nutrition. Watching fruits and vegetables grow increases the likelihood they will eat more fruits and vegetables, become more knowledgeable about nutrition, and develop ownership over their own health. Through gardening, students are given the opportunity to learn and explore. They can try new things and engage in hands-on learning and physical activity.

Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School

CitySprouts gardens are a vital resource for children's health and learning. When teachers bring classes to the garden, children see difficult concepts come to life in a rich sensory environment. In this way the garden promotes academic engagement across the curriculum. The garden also connects children to the food they eat and empowers them to make healthy food choices. By planting and harvesting fruits, vegetables and grains, children develop a taste and appreciation for nutritious food.

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