One use of outdoor spaces on school campuses is gardens. Vegetable and herb gardens are a great educational tool that allow students to harvest and see where some of their food comes from.

 Perennial gardens, such as native plant gardens or butterfly gardens, are other options that could be a great addition to any school campus. 

For all gardens, research, planning, funding, follow-through, and regular maintenance are important. Region 10 ESC can help you find resources, ideas, and contacts to get your campus garden growing! Please contact Holly Bishop if you would like to discuss how you can get started at your school.

Below, you'll find resources and contacts to help with the process of garden design and implementation for your campus.