Northwood Hills Elementary

Northwood Hills Elementary would like to create an outdoor learning garden for our students, staff, and community because we appreciate that what we feed our children, coupled with what we teach them about food, shapes how they learn, how they grow and how long they will live. We also acknowledge that 23% of all American children face food insecurity, and according to studies, only 2% of children eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables. At Northwood Hills, 61% of our students qualify for free lunch, and may face food insecurity or limited access to fresh fruit and vegetables at home. We hope this grant will allow us to supply some needed vegetables to our students and local community and to provide a unique educational opportunity for our students to experience the wonder of the entire food growth process from seed and soil to our tables at home. The outdoor learning experience will enrich traditional indoor classroom curriculum with organic hands-on learning for all students.