K-8 Kids' Gardening Program

The K-8 Kid's Gardening Program provides gardening, arts, nutrition, cultural, and environmental education to Madison's North side youth. Children from area community centers plant and maintain their own garden beds and participate in arts and crafts projects in the children's garden site. Gardeners get to sample the fruits of their labor right off the vine, and typically take home some of the produce that they've grown for their families. Produce from the garden is also used for cooking lessons, community meals, and donations to community centers and food pantries.

The Kids' Gardening Program ties together lessons learned in school (including science, ecology, math, and English) through creative and enjoyable experiences at the gardens and natural areas. The program aims to improve the nutrition and health of program participants by developing life-long interest in food production and healthful eating habits and building skills in gardening and food preparation.

Volunteering in the Kid's Garden
Photos
Kid's Garden Design Plan #1
Kid's Garden Design Plan #2

Contact Nathan Larson, Education Program Director, for more information.
240-0409
education@troygardens.org