Washington Institute for Specialized Educ

Washington Institute for Specialized Learning (WISE) has an existing school garden. WISE serves grades 6-12. The garden is managed by instructor Bruce Mathis. Students have a curriculum, practicums, and also watch the cooking of the food they harvest, then enjoy the bounty of eating. Students learn about organic, sustainable gardening practices (which are implemented in their school garden) and are encouraged to start gardens at home. Extra produce is shared with the students to take home, share with their families, and encourage healthy eating.

WISE would like to expand by implementing a tilapia pond and refurbishing the garden and green house supplies. The principle, district facilities, superintendent's office, and food services manager are all supporting the expansion.