Education

 
The Education Program at Jackson’s Garden
The education program at Jackson’s Garden is inspired by Les and Betty Jackson, the benefactors who developed the property as a beautiful and productive garden and then contributed it to the non profit organization as a resource for the community. Their spirit of generosity and joy in gardening shapes not only the education program but the entire mission of Jackson’s Garden Inc.
 
Both life long residents of Sheridan and school teachers Les and Betty worked tirelessly to enrich the lives of their students as well as the community. As a home economics and biology teacher Betty inspired students with her love of living things and taught practical skills to support living well. Les taught 7th grade for 26 years in addition to coaching countless junior high and little league teams..
 
The education program at JG has three parts.
1. Education for kids:
  • Develop environmental awareness through hands on connection to living things.
  • Educate students about food, both where it comes from and it’s nutritional value.
  • Provide opportunity for physical work and participation in a community activity.
 
2. Education for local gardeners:
  • Support sustainable production of local food by fostering individual gardeners with inspiration and education.
  • Managing and developing the Jackson’s Garden property as a demonstration of sustainable locally appropriate growing methods.
  • Address food security issues by supporting individuals and families in growing their own food.
 
 3. Education regarding nutrition, cooking and food preservation:
  • Support living well by providing instruction on cooking and preserving whole foods.
  • Support consumption of local foods by teaching cooking of whole foods.
  • Raise awareness in the community of good nutrition.
 
 
 
 
Jackson’s Garden Inc. has programs and events through out the year to achieve these goals.
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