Benjamin Harrison Elementary

Our garden will increase students’ knowledge about food and nutrition and provide leadership opportunities as they plan, plant, and care for the garden. This grant will allow us to build on the success of the previous year’s garden by expanding our garden space to provide more gardening opportunities to a larger number of students. Our current garden has two raised beds where three families planted and maintained summer vegetable and herb gardens. Rearranging the space and adding 10 additional beds will provide more gardening space. Our school integrates the Leader In Me model into every aspect of school life. Through this program, we encourage students to develop their leadership skills and take on leadership roles within the school. Expanding our garden will provide countless leadership opportunities as students engage in every step of the process, from installation and planting to harvesting and encouraging their peers and families to adopt healthier eating habits.