Why a School Garden?

Impact of a School Garden

As we partner with schools to create school gardens, discovery-based experiential learning opportunities abound for students. The school garden naturally becomes a resource for increased STEM education, access to healthy foods, and outdoor opportunities that promote good health. As collaboration with each school community develops, the school garden becomes an on-site greenspace that provides environmental education to the broader community.

“Sowing Seeds in a Community Near You…”

Hands-on application of PA State Standards concepts in a real world environment, assist schools in implementing the new STEELS standards, recipe preparation, repeated exposure to healthy fruits and vegetables, opportunity for observation and discovery, bring the community together around healthy food, and elevate the natural ecosystem

Provide opportunities for interdisciplinary lessons:

  • Promote good nutrition and exercise

  • Teach patience and responsibility

  • Instill a positive work ethic

  • Increase students’ self-esteem

  • Build classroom relationships, improve teamwork, and strengthen school spirit

  • Beautify the environment

  • Increase science achievement scores

  • Improve social skills and behavior

  • Improve life skills, including working with groups and self-understanding

  • Increase interest in eating fruits and vegetables and improve attitude toward fruits and vegetables

SCHOOL GARDENS

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS

NUTRITION EDUCATION

SHARED COMMUNITY GREENSPACE

ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

THE EDIBLE CLASSROOM