Grow to Learn

Grow to Learn, a new program recently launched by GrowNYC and The Mayors Fund, is a non profit organization that helps build gardens at public schools. GrowNYC has been building and assisting community gardens and groups in New York since the 1970s. They also promote and hold programs at many green markets throughout the city, like community composting and potting soil exchanges. The goal of Grow to Learn is to have a garden at every public school and give every student the hands on experience of working in a garden and watching their plants grow. Schools can even apply for a grow to learn mini grant to get "seed money" to start a gardening program. Gardening can have many benefits for children including promoting healthier eating habits, connecting children to the environment, and encouraging physical activity. To find out more about the program and how to get a garden up and running at your child's school check out the Grow to Learn website at http://www.growtolearn.org/