Cutler Ridge Elementary

The goal of having a garden at Cutler Ridge Elementary School would be to help students become aware of the existing ecosystem in the state of Florida, its diversity and interdependence and recognize that it is a habitat for many forms of life. For many children growing up in urban communities, uniting with nature means looking out a window. Students are potentially missing out on what research communicates to us. Research tells us that active, outdoor learning can help students become smarter as they live happier and healthier lives. Introducing communities and students to school gardens requires hard work. The work performed by teachers, community partners and school administrators is essential. Other schools that already have school gardens, are proud of the great differences they are seeing in student