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The goal of WITS Green for Kids program, utilizing hydroponic Tower Gardens, is to increase environmental awareness and develop sustainable practices in public schools. Because the Tower Gardens are mobile and able to grow almost any fruit or vegetable, students can connect to nature anywhere in their school. The Tower Gardens will featured in the WITS Green Labs, hands-on educational classes on sustainability topics, used as aides in WITS cooking/nutrition classes, and also made available to teachers for use in their curricula.
Students will develop an appreciation for nature, an understanding of where their food comes from, and an increased sense of responsibility from taking care of the Tower Garden. Tending to plants and gardens is proven to have a calming effect on children, particularly those with learning disorders, and help them return to class focused and ready to learn. The Green for Kids program will further support our cultivation of a culture of health and wellness.