The Edible Schoolyard
Berkeley, CA
We are nature; everything in nature is connected
Mission
The Edible Schoolyard Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the transformation of public education by using organic school gardens, kitchens and cafeterias to teach both academic subjects and the values of nourishment, stewardship and community.
About
- Started at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Berkeley
- Filling the need for healthy school lunches
School Yard Garden
- Veggies, fruits, herbs and more grown
- Foraged for school lunches made right on campus
- Locations in Berkeley and Stockton
More Than a Garden
The Edible Schoolyard is much more than just a garden:
- Kids learn various different subjects through the garden, like math, science and art
- Provides opportunity to learn about agriculture (kids who might not have the chance otherwise)
- Hands-on experience answering “Where does my food come from?”
Edible At Home!
- Edible Schoolyard pivoted to providing online classes during COVID
- Now everyone can access their curriculum, no matter where their gardens are located
