von Humboldt Elementary School

Program Type:

Garden Classrooms

Grade Level/Age Group:

Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School

Number of Individuals Program Serves:

500

Year Founded:

2013

About the Program:

Humboldt Park has a strong history of organization around urban agriculture. The Greater Humboldt Park Community of Wellness along with CLOCC have improved access to healthy foods. Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School runs an innovative urban agriculture program. The Monarch Community Garden provides a place for local community members to grow fresh vegetables. However, Humboldt Park has no school gardens. School gardens are outdoor classrooms that provide