Garden to Table is a nonprofit that partners with elementary schools and our community in Boulder Valley. Currently serving 17 schools in Boulder Valley School District and one in Golden, our program reaches more than 6,000 students. We provide everything a school needs to maintain its garden so the garden is ready for harvesting, sampling, and learning. Our Garden Team makes weekly check-ups to ensure each school garden is thriving. Our standards-based curriculum includes lesson plans for grades PreK through 5th, addressing academic concepts while engaging students in gardening tasks. Our Program Team provides instructional resources and consultation to support teachers in program implementation. To bring Garden to Table to your school, email charlotte@gardentotable.org.
Who’s involved
- Principals provide program leadership throughout the school community
- Teachers implement the standards-based garden lessons
- Parents and Community Volunteers assist the teachers during garden lessons and provide garden care
- Garden to Table Staff provide the guidance, support, and scheduling so garden lessons can be a success
Goals
- Enrich student education by using on-site gardens to teach academic subjects through hands-on lessons
- Address health & environmental issues by teaching the importance of food choice, gardening skills, and ecological knowledge
- Build community by engaging schools and local community through special events and volunteer opportunities