José Carreiro Children’s Garden

The goals of the José Carreiro Children’s Garden are to provide place-based hands-on experiences for children which actively engage them in sustainable gardening as of means of learning how plants and animals grow; teach children where food comes from; provide opportunities for children to explore how to support a healthy garden environment; teach children how to make sound choices for healthy bodies; and utilize the garden framework to make connections to the local ecosystem.

The garden’s main beds are raised to a height of 24 inches so that both young children and any person utilizing a wheelchair can participate in garden activities. Other garden components which engage children in discovering the natural world of gardening include an herb garden, greenhouse, 3-chamber compost bin, chicken coop, dig pit, and a forest-shaded gathering space.