Did you know?
Garden based learning improves grades, knowledge, and attitudes/behavior in Elementary, Middle, & High School levels.
92% of students in classrooms that integrated the environment had higher standardized test scores, GPAs, and enthusiasm for learning.
High School students with views of trees and bushes from their cafeteria windows had higher standard test scores, higher grad rates, and higher percentage of students planning to attend a 4-year college.
Gardening at schools helps students feel proud, responsible, & confident.
Green schoolyards promote physical activity by offering a variety of active play options that engage children of varying fitness levels, ages, and genders.
Natural areas promote child-directed free play that is imaginative, constructive, sensory rich, and cooperative.
Learn about ºÚÁϹÙÍø’s Outdoor Learning Program, Urban Forest, and improving your schoolyard.
The District aims to provide students with nature-based learning, access to nutritious, sustainably-sourced food, and knowledge about sustainable food systems. Taken together, these efforts improve the health of our students, along with social, emotional, and academic outcomes. They also cultivate an appreciation for the environment in our next generation.