Pearl Ridge Elementary

Our garden goals are:

(1) to educate and empower students and staff to take action on issues of hunger in their community while working with other students and organizations

(2) to apply problem solving skills in the planning, cultivation, harvest and distribution of crops

(3) to create a collective sharing of learning experiences about the garden (students teaching and learning from students and as well as community organization, staff, and family)

This grant will enable our school to establish a sustainable edible garden program. It will help students develop a connection with nature through gardening activities as well as a sense of community between the students, staff, parents and families and organizations. The garden will help students and staff better understand and address the needs of hunger and homelessness at our school and in the community. It will empower students to become active participants in their education and while developing their civic responsibilities.

This program is supported by .