Washington Elementary School

The Washington Elementary School Edible Courtyard will be primarily an educational garden - inviting kids to learn about fresh fruits and vegetables, planting and gardening, and nutrition and health during their school day and after classes. 95% of students receive Free or Reduced lunches, and this garden will be a way to increase access to fresh produce through the cafeteria and for clubs' snacks. Our garden will also encourage students to feel safe in their community, and to become familiar with environmental and food issues in their community. Mostly, it will be a green place for students to feel closer to their natural environment in a busy city.

This program is supported by Santa Clara University-Bronco Urban Gardens.