Gardening can make big impacts on students’ understandings of the natural world. Learning how plants grow and the roles they play in the environment can make lasting connections with the natural world that students will take with them into their future.

If you’re looking for more ways to get older students involved with gardening and food around you, here are some resources:

Nature Net!

Nature Net is putting together gardening ideas and resources for local and home gardening.

Rooted

Apply for a plot in one of the community gardens, and you and your student can garden and volunteer to help the community.