Keene (William B.) Elementary School

The goals of the garden program are to improve classroom learning through hands-on outdoor experience, enable students to develop agricultural and environmental literacy, enhance student eating habits and overall health, build self-esteem, and instill a sense of achievement. This grant will facilitate the continuation of a successful gardening program which provides a valuable resource to the school and surrounding community. Specifically, the money will be applied toward a chain link fence that will keep animals out of the garden, therefore increasing its sustainability. In addition, this school-wide project fosters community and collaboration within the school. From preparing the soil, to planting, to watering, and harvesting, teachers, students, and parents work together to experience the joy of gardening and eating fresh vegetables.

This program is supported by Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids.