Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School

Arkansas has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the country. Because of this, in 2003 the Arkansas legislature passed legislation to combat childhood obesity. The goal of the Garden Project is focused on educating students at all levels on issues of how to plant, grow and harvest herbs, vegetables and fruit in a garden that the students themselves (under the supervision of a Garden Director) have cultivated. By getting the students involved in growing the food, it is the hope that they will then make healthier food choices. Students will be involved in all aspects of the garden from start to finish. The Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Grant will aid in purchasing the materials to build the garden, storage shed, as well as seeds, soil etc.

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