Nava Elementary School

The garden at Nava Elementary School is a space for students to learn about the food system, environmental sustainability, and the life sciences. Learning in the garden scaffolds the learning that takes place in the classroom.

Our current school garden is small, and includes four raised beds with season extension capabilities and irrigation, and a straw compost. Twenty saplings were also planted by students on school grounds in the spring of 2012 as a service learning project on Earth Day.

A garden expansion will include a worm composting box, an outdoor classroom space, and a sensory garden. These aspects will be attractive aesthetically, and will increase the usability and accessibility of the outdoor space.

By defining our garden space more clearly, students will feel more ownership over the garden itself. They will learn about healthy food choices and scientific observation. With increased size and visibility, the garden will also garner more community participation and investment.

This program is supported by Earth Care International.