Garden-Based Learning
School Garden Network brings the garden into the classroom as a living learning environment where students explore science, nutrition, ecology, and social-emotional learning through hands-on experience.
Garden-based learning transforms school gardens into living classrooms where students engage with science, literacy, mathematics, nutrition, ecology, and the arts through authentic, hands-on experiences. Working alongside teachers, SGN helps integrate outdoor learning into the regular school day, making academic concepts tangible, relevant, and memorable.
What We Offer
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Weekly garden-based instruction across grade levels
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Standards-aligned lessons in science, math, language arts, and social studies
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Harvest of the Month tastings and seasonal food education
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Culturally relevant, bilingual learning experiences
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Co-teaching and teacher support in outdoor classrooms
Why It Matters
Garden-based learning helps students connect academic concepts to real-world systems while supporting engagement, curiosity, and social-emotional development.
Outdoor learning improves student engagement, strengthens academic understanding, supports social-emotional development, and increases students’ sense of belonging. Garden-based learning helps children connect classroom concepts with the natural systems that sustain their communities while fostering curiosity, responsibility, and confidence.
Partnership Model
SGN works closely with educators and school leaders to align instruction with classroom goals and seasonal garden cycles.
SGN works alongside teachers rather than replacing classroom instruction. Together, we design learning experiences that complement classroom goals, reflect seasonal changes in the garden, and build educator confidence in using outdoor spaces year-round.
Get Involved
Contact SGN to explore instructional partnerships or program participation.
