HOW TO START A SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM
Empowering environmental advocate one step at a time.
An instructional how-to guide on starting a gardening program for local schools.
PROGRAM INITIATION
PROGRAM PROPOSAL
SCHOOL GARDEN INSTALLATION
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
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SCHOOL GARDEN PROJECT PLAN
INITIATION
SCHOOL GARDEN
PROGRAM INITIATION
Initiating Plans & Research
Forming a School Garden Committee
Identifying Required Resources
Locating Free Resources
Creating Curricular and Gardening Activities
PLANNING
CREATING THE
PROGRAM PROPOSAL
Securing Funding and Sponsorship
Community Outreach & Fundraising
Determining Garden Type
EXECUTION
INSTALLING THE
SCHOOL GARDEN
Garden Planning
Designing the School Garden
Plant Selection
Garden Safety
Garden Maintenance
CLOSING
PERFORMANCE AND CONTROL
Measuring Performance
Effort and Cost Tracking
Quality Deliverables
INITIATION
SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM INITIATION
School gardens are an innovative teaching tool that offers educators the ability to incorporate hands-on activities across multiple areas.
OBJECTIVES OF A SCHOOL GARDEN
- Providing opportunities for hands-on training, observation, and experimentation across the curriculum
- Motivating children and their families to grow, prepare, and eat, both fruits and vegetables
- Promoting physical activity, environmental awareness, and quality outdoor experiences
- Supplying local organic produce to the students
- Aesthetically improving the local urban environment
CREATING A SCHOOL COMMITTEE
TEACHERS
Educators keep the program alive
MAINTENANCE STAFF
Custodians can make or break the program. They’re in ‘know’ of resources like storage, tools, and water sources while also being employed year-round.
FOOD SERVICE STAFF
Foodservice staff can not only provide scraps for compost piles but provide guidance in food preparations for nutritional lessons and overall food safety.
PARENTS
Parents often have the necessary connections to funding and supplies
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers provide depth to the program from professions to labor
LOCAL MASTER GARDENERS
Master Gardeners have the required knowledge to help build your curriculum
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
LOCAL SMALL FARMS
PLANNING
CREATING THE PROGRAM PROPOSAL
EXECUTION
INSTALLING THE SCHOOL GARDEN
CLOSING
PERFORMANCE AND CONTROL
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & FUNDRAISING
Community Outreach Platforms
DIRECT OUTREACH
Word of Mouth
Door to Door
Flyers
PARTNERSHIPS
Neighborhood Groups
Local School Programs
Service Clubs
SOCIAL MEDIA
NextDoor
ONLINE PRESSENCE
Email Campaigns
Local News Outlets
Resources Required
Funding:
People: Landscapers
Equipment: Gloves, First Aid Kit, Rakes, Pruners, Water Storage, and ..
Other: Garden Storage, Gardening Soil, Plants
Risks
1. Health Risks e.g. allergies, bees
2. Lack of manpower
3. Natural Disasters
4. Pests
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