New York School for the Deaf
Program Type:
Garden Classrooms
Grade Level/Age Group:
High School, Middle School, Lower Elementary, Kindergarten
Number of Individuals Program Serves:
500
Year Founded:
2014
About the Program:
This program will provide the opportunity for our students to: *Make the connection between a seed to the vegetables grown for consumption and to understand first-hand the concept of Farm-to-Market. *Participate in a hands-on science & nutrition instructional program. *Try vegetables that they have actually grown themselves. *Cook/bake with organic, fresh vegetables that they have grown *Work in the garden as part of their vocational training. *Participate in the greater cause of feeding those members of the community that are in need. *Volunteer at the Food Bank Warehouse and at a food pantry in the area.