Washington Elementary

In its first year, the Washington Elementary garden produced 80 pounds of food. Now an established garden with 2,000 square feet of productive space and a small greenhouse, our goal is to bring its productivity up to the level of some of our other gardens that produce 300-800 pounds of fresh food. In the process of tending and harvesting this garden, our students will learn self-sufficient and sustainable food production, eat a variety of new and different vegetables, and receive lessons in meal planning, nutrition, and food preservation.

With support from Whole Kids and our community partners, we'll provide another whole year's worth of compost, soil, seeds, and plants for a vibrant and productive garden. We'll also provide our proven afterschool curriculum that teaches kids to plan and prepare healthy meals, introduces them to new and healthy foods, and fosters respect for nature.

This program is supported by SALEM SCHOOLS FOUNDATION.