It is the mission of the Horticulture Program at Building 21 to have young people discover their intrinsic and unique values, as well as the gift of mindfulness through garden cultivation and management.
Goals
Through the horticulture program students will:
Practice mindful awareness through garden cultivation, connecting to nature and one another.
Learn the process of growing and harvesting plants in a community garden.
Learn and practice team-building skills in developing a garden from seed to harvest as a learning community.
Design and build sustainable garden beds
Nurture, cultivate and maintain a community garden
Learn and build on entrepreneurial skills in marketing produce and flowers to nearby restaurants and businesses.
Enroll the community in creating a garden for the residents of West Oak Lane.
Colleges & Institutions offering programs & studies related to the horticulture industry.