Red Lion Christian Academy

The goals of the garden program are: to improve classroom learning by providing a fun, hands-on outdoor experience that offers real world examples of math and science; to foster awareness of the students’ footprint on the world; to enhance student eating habits and overall health by providing healthy snack options that may be prepared at school; and to build the students’ self-esteem and sense of achievement. In addition, this school-wide project fosters community and collaboration within the school and teaches the students to look beyond themselves in support of their local community. From preparing the soil, to planting, to watering, and harvesting, teachers, students, and parents will work together to experience the joy of gardening and eating fresh vegetables.