Smouse Oppurtunity School

Program Type: 
Garden Classrooms
Grade Level/Age Group: 
Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary, Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten
Number of Individuals Program Serves: 
500
Year Founded: 
2012
About the Program: 

Smouse Opportunity School started their garden in the spring of 2012. The American Heart Association and Des Moines FoodCorps, helped Ms. Gladson and Ms. Harmeyer-Logsdon establish the site. The staff utilizes the garden during the school year with tastings and curriculum tie-ins.