rOOTING fOOD eDUCATION in School Gardens

We believe that hands-on experiences in school gardens are critical to improving the healthy eating behavior of our students. That's why we're aiming to build a school garden at every elementary school in the district by 2020. 

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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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Use the Interactive Map Below to See Our School Gardens!