Schoolyard Garden Startup Support

Where does our food come from?  Many young children are not sure, which is why GEF provided early funding for elementary schools to develop gardens on their premises—quite literally, “seed support!”

Gloucester’s own Backyard Growers has assumed responsibility for the ongoing planting and maintenance of the gardens and working with children as they grow their plants.  Children harvest and eat the vegetables that they grow, learning about the science of gardening and gaining an understanding that healthy, nutritious food can be found in one’s own backyard.

GEF support has also helped start gardening education programs at O’Maley and at Gloucester High School, providing students with the experience of learning science through gardening – and growing healthy food at their schools.