Greene Intermediate Center

In 2013 Greene Intermediate Center became the only school in our district with an environmental focus. A new environmental science class was developed and we began creating a cross-curricular environmental program. Distinct environmental courses for each grade level (5th-8th) are being developed, including an entire course for agriculture and gardening. In addition to studying plants, students will plan, sow and maintain the garden. They will practice language arts and math skills by recording, observing and measuring the garden's progress. Most importantly they will build a connection with food and begin to appreciate the challenges and rewards of growing it.

We are also working with our local community garden organization to give students the opportunity to contribute to their community by taking what they have learned in school and applying it in their neighborhood garden.