Western Albemarle High School

The primary goals for this garden are all educational. Our vision is to foster and prepare an academic community of aware students that will become the future stewards of our environment. This garden will be incorporated into several courses offered in our curriculum including; Plant Systems, Agricultural Products, Environmental Chemistry, and Environmental Science. The hands on act of testing, experimenting, growing, and working the soil is vital to our approach of education through authentic experiences. The garden will be accessible for all classes to utilize, and have the students attend the local farmers market where they can share their crops. This grant will ensure that our students get this opportunity. Secondarily, we want students to learn the value of growing food with their own hands. We feel this is a disappearing art in our youth, and those that experience the process, will gain a greater appreciation and value of this resource and its importance to sustainability.