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Why Are School Gardens Important?

Teach Environmental Stewardship

School gardens help students learn how to respect nature and become caretakers of the natural world. This is an important life lesson, especially in an urban environment like Chicopee.

Complement Classroom Learning

Gardens are valuable educational tools that can be used to teach science, math, and even ELA! They are also great spaces for social and emotional learning.

Promote Healthy
​& Adventurous Eating

​If students grow it, they're much more likely to eat it! We use school gardens to promote good nutrition and encourage students to try new things.  

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Find Our School Gardens!