Upper Elementary

Veggie U

 Veggie U is dedicated to increasing children’s awareness of healthy food options, and teaching them how real food reaches their plate. We believe children who are exposed to growing their own food are more likely to include vegetables in their diet. Our national non-profit organization supplies Classroom Gardens and a standards based, five-week science program to elementary and special needs students. Over 6,500 Veggie U Classroom Gardens have sprouted in 36 states. Learn more at www.VeggieU.org

Cale School Garden

 Flowers, fruit and vegetables grown by the students at Paul H. Cale Elementary School.

Mechanics Grove Garden of Wisdom

 Our organic garden will grow vegetables, flowers, bulbs, prairie grasses and fruits.  We will share our harvest with our local foodbank.  Our children consistently emphasize good health habits.  We are committed to healthy lifestyles.

Purple Asparagus

 Purple Asparagus is a Chicago based non-profit that educates children, families and the community about eating that's good for the body and the planet.

The San Francisco School

The San Francisco School is an educational community that both teaches our children with the future in mind and models all that we hope our children as adults will strive to create in society.

Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve

A pristine wooded canyon is protected in this 290-acre parkland near Merritt College in Oakland.

The park includes a self-guided trail focusing on the local Indian uses of plants. A brochure is available at the trailhead.

A teachers' trail guide is available online: http://www.ebparks.org/parks/leona#guide and provides additional context, history and tips for educators.

Coyote Hills Regional Park

Coyote Hills Visitor Center contains educational displays and exhibits as well as the Possum's Pocket Nature Store. The exhibits portray the Ohlone way of life, and include a tule boat constructed by park staff and volunteers using Native American methods. Other exhibits cover the park’s natural history and wildlife.

The Coyote Hills Visitor Center is open 10am to 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday

Garin Barn Visitor Center

The Garin Barn Visitor Center is open weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is designed to aide in interpretive programs and for the enjoyment of the casual visitor. The Visitor Center displays artifacts from the ranching and farming history of the Hayward area. There is a blacksmith shop, a tool shop and several ranching-related displays to explore. An interesting collection of antique farm machinery outside the barn augments the display.

Wilson Elementary School Kids' Garden

In our schoolyard garden and outdoor classroom, kids learn to grow and harvest foods and herbs.  They learn basics like how to dig, plant seeds, and identify weeds.  We harvest the crops and then deliver them to our cafeteria where they are served in lunch or on the salad bar.  We have garden club activities during recess each week in the spring and fall, and throughout the summer.

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