Rosedale Middle School
Program Type:
Garden Classrooms
Grade Level/Age Group:
Middle School
Number of Individuals Program Serves:
1,000
Year Founded:
2014
About the Program:
Although Rosedale Middle School is located in a rich agricultural area, many of our students have no idea of the importance our geographical area has as a food supplier for our region and the world. Many students have no idea how food is grown or gets to their local market. We want to change this! We feel a garden is a way to teach students good stewardship of our earth, and give them a sense of ownership and responsibility. Additionally, we feel our school garden will help our students learn more about healthy lifestyles, as they discover