Brook Knoll Elementary School

The goal of the Brook Knoll Life Lab is for students to see the relationship between the lifecycle of plants, caring for the garden, harvesting vegetables and how these things affect them, their food and their health. We want them to see the great value of the Earth and what it produces in their lives. But, our efforts go beyond that and this grant would not only make this possible but would also allow us to continue to contribute to the larger community. First, we donate food for school lunches, helping the school district provide healthier food to its students. Second, we participate in the Earth Day Farmer's Market, donating most of the proceeds earned to local community food banks. So, our Life Lab has wide-reaching influences and our children are a part of all of it, giving them experience and enjoyment in serving and being a part of the larger community. This grant would be a huge part of making all of this happen.

This program is supported by Scotts Valley Educational Foundation.