GROWING MINDS AND GROWING GARDENS

Where students come together to

Grow. Eat. and Learn.

BUILDING COMMUNITY

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individuals, and donors

where they're

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HEALTHY FOODS GROW HEALTHY KIDS

Learning to love our food,

one seed at a time.

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Our Organization

Vision: School Garden Project is committed to a future in which all children become knowledgeable, healthy adults who understand the basics of growing food, can apply science principles to garden ecosystems, steward the natural world, eat fruits and vegetables, and contribute to a thriving community.
Mission: We advance our vision by helping Lane County schools develop onsite vegetable gardens where we teach children standards-based science and the basics of growing food, using the garden as an outdoor laboratory. We also provide material and curriculum resources; professional development for educators; volunteer recruiting and training; and maintenance support to sustain and expand educational gardens throughout our region and beyond.

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Our Programs

Strategic programs achieve multiple outcomes with one intervention. That’s what defines School Garden Project’s in-school education program. With critical community financial and volunteer support, School Garden Project delivers standards-based curriculum that improves science knowledge, introduces gardening concepts, encourages physical activity, and helps children learn to love vegetables.

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Contribute to a thriving community!

Volunteers help our programs thrive! Individual volunteers are needed for in-school programs, event planning and outreach, and various support tasks. Businesses and community groups are encouraged to plan ‘day of service’ events to assist with routine garden maintenance throughout the year.

Contribute Financially

Be part of the school garden success! Your contribution creates positive results: improved science knowledge, new gardening skills and a love for fresh vegetables. Please consider making a tax deductible donation today and help to keep Lane County students growing!

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DAC Flannel Ball Invitation 2022

School Garden Project of Lane County’s Flannel Ball Dinner and Auction 2022

SGP’s Flannel Ball 2022 is a fun casual dinner and live auction with 100% of proceeds benefiting school garden education in Lane County! Join us for our first ever dinner and auction on Thursday, May 12th, 6pm to 9pm at the Downtown Athletic Club. Come in your comfiest casual wear (flannel and jeans welcome!) to celebrate school garden education.

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Thank you to our title sponsors Oregon Pacific Bank, The Coeta and Donald Barker Foundation, Carte Blanche Caterers, and The Downtown Athletic Club.

Garden Education

School Garden Project partners with local schools to provide specialized, standards-based science instruction through garden-based learning. We lead sessions that integrate hands-on science lessons with practical food production skills while increasing access and exposure to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Celebrating Over 15 Years of Garden Education

Since 2001, School Garden Project has worked with over 70 schools and 10,000 students, through our educational and support services programs. Learn more about how school gardens are growing successful students and meet the team who helps to keep our gardens growing!

Teacher Resources

School Garden Project believes that building collaborative partnerships between formal and informal educators can help to strengthen the learning outcomes of students within our community. We offer Support Services to educators in Lane County, as well as curriculum and professional development opportunities.

Building a Thriving Community

Our programs are made possible by the generous financial support of individuals and businesses in our community, as well as hundreds of community and student volunteers. Learn more about how you can dig in to help keep school garden education growing in Lane County.