Plant the Seed is a nonprofit that shapes community and school gardens into outdoor classrooms to educate and empower under-resourced young people—building cultural connections, advancing economic justice and improving their overall health and well-being.
ABOUT PLANT THE SEED
We provide experiential garden-based education to children ages 4-14. By partnering with public schools and community-based organizations, PtS is part of a national movement seeking to make school and community gardens sources of vitality in low-income areas. Through meaningful relationships with schools and community organizations, PtS increases food access, awareness and education for young people who may be food insecure—improving the health and well-being of students and their families, as well as providing directly-applicable learning experiences that enrich students’ academic curriculum and boost their civic engagement potential.
WHAT WE DO
We provide experiential garden-based education to children ages 4-14. By partnering with public schools and community-based organizations, PtS is part of a national movement seeking to make school and community gardens sources of vitality in low-income areas. Through meaningful relationships with schools and community organizations, PtS increases food access, awareness and education for young people who may be food insecure—improving the health and well-being of students and their families, as well as providing directly-applicable learning experiences that enrich students’ academic curriculum and boost their civic engagement potential.