OUR IMPACT
Since 2014, Gardeneers has partnered with schools in underserved communities throughout Chicago. In 2018, we are now working with 25 partner schools, serving 2300 students each week through hands-on school garden programming.
OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS
BENEFITS OF A SCHOOL GARDEN
School gardens act as a living laboratory where students are active participants in their learning.
Research shows that school gardens lead to:
- improved knowledge of nutrition
- increased preference for fruits and vegetables
- greater interpersonal and cooperative skills
- better science testing scores
- reduction in crimes and an increased feeling of safety
RESOURCES FOR YOUR GARDEN
CREATING A GARDEN, FROM SEED TO HARVEST