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San Marcos, CA

Culinary Arts Kitchen Garden

Grant Amount

$4,400

Year Awarded

2025-2026

Project Coordinator

Sadie Rose

Grant Type

Individual

Local Association

San Marcos Education Association

Focus Area

Environmental Justice

About the Project

The Culinary Arts Kitchen Garden project establishes a hands-on learning environment where students engage with sustainable food practices by cultivating a school garden. The initiative integrates environmental education into the curriculum by teaching students about local food systems, biodiversity, and ecological sustainability. Students will be involved in all aspects of the garden’s design, planting, maintenance, and harvest. The project emphasizes inclusion and food equity by connecting students to cultural food traditions and real-world sustainability practices. It also strengthens school-wide collaboration and community involvement through workshops, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships with local stakeholders.

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