School Gardens
Our First School Garden Bike Tour
It was a sunny Saturday in October… Earlier this month, a group of 10 folks biked to three youth garden projects on a beautiful autumn day. Here’s some highlights for…
Read More2022 Garden Grant Projects
The Environmental Center is thrilled to award over $23,000 to 20 schools and organizations to fund a variety of school garden projects across Central Oregon. Projects range from starting new…
Read MoreRedmond School Gardens Update
Thanks to last summer’s successful fundraising campaign, we’ve been working hard to support school garden efforts in Redmond and we have exciting updates to share! Eagle Scout Garden Revitalization Project…
Read MoreGarden for Every School Program Announces Local Garden Grants Available
The Environmental Center’s Garden for Every School Program announces their annual garden grants are available. The goal of the small grant program is to provide local funding for public and…
Read MoreSoil Health for School Gardens Workshop Recap and Resources
Soil Health for School Garden Workshop Recap Last month we held an in-person Garden Educator Network event in Redmond, our first in person network event in 2 years. This workshop…
Read MoreGarden Project at East Bend Boys and Girls Club
While the Garden for Every School team has been partnering with the Downtown Boys & Girls Club for the last decade, this summer was the first time we worked with…
Read MoreA Week of Ideas to Engage with National Farm to School Month!
October is National Farm to School Month, and the theme for this years’ campaign, from the National Farm to School Network, is Our Food, Our Future. Our Food, Our Future:…
Read MoreFarewell to Tracy, our Food Hero!
We recently said goodbye to our wonderful Garden & Nutrition Educator, Tracy Ryan, as she transitioned into a position supporting students at Jewell Elementary School. While we are sad to…
Read MoreGarden Grant Funded Outdoor and Garden Classrooms
When most Central Oregon schools were closed back in November due to COVID-19, we didn’t know if any teacher was going to apply for our annual garden grants. But when…
Read MoreGardening with Kids at the Environmental Center
Spring is officially here, and Summer is right around the corner! One of the best parts of Spring is being able to plant in the garden and watch tiny seeds…
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