What We Do

Our mission is to bring children into the “outdoor classroom” where they connect with the earth and their community.  Our vision can be summed up in a simple equation:

“Kids + gardens + healthy food = healthier communities”

Fundamentally, we believe that everyone benefits when children are given the opportunity to play in the dirt, plant some seeds, harvest what they grow, and to taste something fresh and delicious.  Our program promotes community, local organic food, healthy eating choices, and food sustainability.

The following five principles guide our work:

• child focused and community-based
• collaborative and participatory
• intergenerational cooperation and mutual respect
• social and personal responsibility
• stewardship of the land and its resources