Parrish Middle School

This year, our new Parrish Middle School Courtyard Garden and Edible Landscape produced 100 pounds of fresh food. Our Parrish Greenhouse Garden produced 225 pounds of food. Support from Whole Kids will provide the supplies and materials to expand this young garden that already make a significant impact on the students and their community. The garden has created a colorful, cheerful gathering space where students learn to make healthy food choices, appreciate nature, and practice sustainable and self-sufficient food production.

Our garden is accompanied by our comprehensive Learning Gardens curriculum, which teaches meal planning and food preparation for lifelong healthy habits. With support from Whole Kids, we'll continue to expand the capacity of the program and bring garden-based health curriculum to approximately 160 students in four ten-week programs that span the entire school year and the summer term.

This program is supported by SALEM SCHOOLS FOUNDATION.