Garden Classrooms

St. Elizabeth’s Private School

 Garden Leader: Lynn Till – flordelamadre@gmail.com

St. Elizabeth’s School garden is a small but expanding in-ground vegetable garden located inside of the fenced in playground area. There are 2 covered picnic tables, a garden sink and sprinklers. As our small school grows we plan to grow the garden with it.

Smith Elementary

 Garden Leader: Lindsay McNicholas – lindsay_mcnicholas@dpsk12.org

Our garden is located in the northeast corner of our playground. We have 4 large raised beds and 5 in-ground beds. We grow vegetables, flowers, herbs, etc. We have seating space for 12-15 students. We use the garden for science lessons, gardening classes, Youth Farmers Markets and community donations. About 60 students in 1st and 3rd grade enjoy the garden.

Sandburg Elementary

To teach our kids about where our food comes from an appreciation of home grown versus processed food our connection to ecosystems the importance of community and a more respectful and regenerative way of living on the planet. This vital engagement is the only way to truly connect children to their food. The grant will make this possible giving our children and community an exceptional awareness and the experiential knowledge necessary for making healthier lifestyle choices forever. 

Edible School Garden Designs

As a cookbook author and kitchen garden designer, I see opportunities for schools to create beautiful gardens that go beyond growing basic food. I work with school gardeners who seek creative ways to build edible garden areas to invite the whole school community to spend time outdoors connecting to the food that is grown miraculously from a small seed.
 

organic lunchroom

orgainc lunchroom reform and organic garden

 

Rose Hill Elementary

We use our school garden as a teaching tool tied into science/writing/health curriculum; to support a culture of wellness; to grow food that can be used in the cafeteria; to connect the garden to the school's annual youth farmers market; and to engage the community in the experience.

Garden Leader: Samara Williams – swilliam@adams14.org

 

 

Red Hawk Ridge Elementary

 Red Hawk Ridge Elementary, Cherry Creeks Schools
16251 E Geddes, Aurora
Garden Leader: Anne Naccarato – anaccarato@cherrycreekschools.org

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