Old Trail School - Edible Education

Old Trail School is a nationally recognized Green Ribbon School and a Summit of Sustainability Award recipient, occupying 62 acres that are surrounded by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This unique location affords students and faculty the opportunity to observe and interact with the inspiring setting and vibrant community programs. Currently, Old Trail School has more than 530 students representing five counties and 46 zip codes in Northeast Ohio. Sustainability at Old Trail School emphasizes experiential learning, community service and leadership development. The program’s goals are to engage every student in hands-on activities where the knowledge that students gain and the solutions that are created will shape the quality of their lives and the School’s ecological footprint. Old Trail School strives to reduce its carbon footprint and teach the lessons of sustainability by introducing students to the natural world with hands-on, collaborative lessons.