Nokomis Elementary School

Nokomis Community Garden serves the adjacent Head Start program and elementary school of 380 students. The 2013 - 2014 academic term marks a point of transition from state funding (Nutrition Network for Healthy California) to federal/private funding for our program (FoodCorps). FoodCorps service member Keegan Niland facilitates garden/nutrition lessons for grades 1 - 5 both in-school and afterschool. Students, staff, and Keegan are collaborating this school year to care for the garden, promote healthy choices, and involve more volunteers.