A learning garden is a vibrant way to boost student well-being while connecting them with nature! Tending to a garden promotes hands-on learning, fosters responsibility, supports a connection to community, and teaches patience, all while creating a calming space for students to unwind. Gardening encourages teamwork, improves focus, and reduces stress, contributing to both mental and physical health. Plus, students gain a deeper understanding of sustainability, nutrition, and the environment. A learning garden transforms your school into a nurturing, green oasis where students can grow, learn, and thrive together!
Planning
Harvesting
Cooking
Recruiting Volunteers
Scheduling Maintenance
Local Nurseries
Local Landscaping Companies
Community Groups to help maintain garden in the summer
$3000
Operational Approval will be needed to break ground
Garden Beds
Soil
Seeds
Connect with learning objectives for math, science, healthy living, or citizenship so students can maximize outdoor class time!
Ecole Rose-des-Vents and Weymouth Consolidated schools have completed projects involving learning gardens. See details below!