About the Project

This project will create the framework needed to build a robust gardening program accessible to all students and staff at our school site and the elementary sites within our district. The goal of the OJHS Garden Club is to create an inviting and usable space for students to have hands-on learning experiences through gardening. Students will plant, grow and harvest a variety of herbs, vegetables, and flowers while participating in farm to table experiences like tasting stations and share tables. In addition, students will work alongside community members to plan and budget for gardening activities like floral arranging and cooking classes to gain valuable skills in leadership and communication. Our garden space will be cross-curricular in nature allowing all departments and subjects at our school site to utilize the space for hands-on and project based learning. This space will allow us to foster an understanding of sustainability and caring for the earth, while promoting positive attitudes about food nutrition and the physical benefit of gardening. Our gardening space will be open to all TK-8 students throughout the district including our students with physical limitations. Lastly, revitalizing our garden will create an outdoor classroom and green schoolyard area that promotes mental health well-being, collaboration, and positive socialization amongst students.