Rolling Hills Prep Organics

Rolling Hills Preparatory Schools mission is to create and maintain an organic garden through all stages, from planning, developing, planting, harvesting and composting. We work with students in all grades, some of whom have never gardened before. We have 28 raised beds in which each student is required to design, plant, and maintain his or her own garden for the trimester. We also assign community service to students that are interested in giving back to the community.

We are lucky enough to have a fantastic group of students that are enthusiastic about the garden. Money for the garden is generated by small farmers markets we host on campus, and from generous donations from parents. Our organic garden serves a dual purpose: it is an essential education tool for students that are growing up in a progressively “green” and healthy community, while also teaching what can be accomplished when people work together. Our students learn useful skills and are inspired by the beauty they create.