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Los Angeles, CA

School and Garden Greening Project

Grant Amount

$19,421

Year Awarded

2025-2026

Project Coordinator

Shareen McFall

Grant Type

Team

Local Association

Association de Maestros Unidos

Focus Area

Environmental Justice

About the Project

This project supports the transformation of a long-neglected school garden into a dynamic, student-led greening initiative that promotes environmental education, equity, and community engagement. The initiative will include sustainable green spaces across campus, each managed by different grade levels. Students will lead all aspects of the project, from planning and planting to maintenance, while integrating environmental learning into advisory periods and across disciplines. The project fosters collaboration, student voice, and hands-on learning, with strong connections to families and local organizations. Addressing food deserts and promoting environmental justice empowers students to become stewards of their environment and advocates for sustainable change in their communities.

Meet the Project Coordinator

Shareen McFall

Hi! My name is Ms. McFall, and I am currently a 6th grade English teacher at Ánimo Legacy. In addition to serving as the Empowered Reading Lead, I co-teach the Gardening Advisory on our campus. As a former Green Dot student who grew up in the same neighborhood as my students, I have experienced firsthand the challenges of living in a food desert. This has fueled my passion for creating green spaces in urban environments. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch our students grow and enjoy the food they cultivate. I am deeply grateful for this grant and excited to see the positive impact it will have on our school community.

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