Gardeneers partners with schools and their communities to build gardens and, in doing so, works to upend the racial and social injustice of our food system.
of students stated they gained knowledge to improve their health
of students stated that the program helped them change their behavior to improve their health
of teens demonstrated growth in 4 of 5 social-economic metrics
of school leaders say our program has a positive impact on their school
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Garden Space Size
[starting at 500 sq ft]
Spring and Fall Seasons
[day(s) with 4 hour sessions for 10 weeks per season]
Garden Space Size
[starting at 500 sq ft]
Spring and Fall Seasons
[day(s) with 4 hour sessions for 10 weeks per season]
Garden Space Size
[starting at 500 sq ft]
Spring and Fall Seasons
[day(s) with 4 hour sessions for 10 weeks per season]
Garden Space Size
[starting at 500 sq ft]
Spring and Fall Seasons
[day(s) with 4 hour sessions for 10 weeks per season]
Summer Season
[day(s) with 4 hour sessions for 4 weeks]
Summer Season
[day(s) with 4 hour sessions for 4 weeks]
Summer Season
[day(s) with 4 hour sessions for 4 weeks]
“When I started, there was only focus on math and reading because our students were labeled as far behind. Somebody noticed that we have these giant normous beds out of her school. The beds are about 15 feet by 60 feet and there's four of them. That was when I was introduced to Gardeneers and our love affair began.
It [garden space] has completely changed the way I think about food and nutrition. It has also given me a space to have some mental clarity. And the garden has benefited our students, our staff, and our community in the exact same way. I have seen our students become advocates for healthier food options, both at school and at home. They've ventured outside of their comfort zone to try foreign foods like beets and dragon beets, beans, and edible flowers. The garden space is an extension of our educational ecosystem. The garden is breathing new life into our community and our school is looking just as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. We couldn't have done it without our friends at Gardeneers.”
-Ms. Jackson