- To use the garden as an outdoor classroom that aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) curriculum, particularly in the science area.
![student studying in garden](pictures/Programs/Garden/Objectives/student-studying-in-garden.jpg)
- To foster insightful and critical thinking about our ecosystem and help students foster closer ties to nature.
![students planting](pictures/Programs/Garden/Objectives/students-planting.jpg)
- To teach important life skills: including self-awareness, motor skills, and to deepen interpersonal skills during group activities.
![students drawing in garden](pictures/Programs/Garden/Objectives/students-drawing-in-garden.jpg)
- To provide students a hands-on experience to grow and harvest their own food, to learn more about nutrition, and to learn where food comes from.
![students planting](pictures/Programs/Garden/Objectives/students-planting1.jpg)
- To teach environmental awareness, an understanding for nature, and sustainable living practices.
![outdoor classroom with teacher and students](pictures/Programs/Garden/Objectives/outdoor-classroom-with-teacher-and-students.jpg)
- To bring together students, teachers, families, and build a strong sense of well-being within our school community and within the greater community.