The School Garden Project brings the joy of growing food and learning about biodiversity to students in Sonoma County. We partner with both elementary schools and after-school programs to help children connect with where their food comes from—and why that matters.
Each participating school receives:
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Educational curriculum from Slow Food USA
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Ark of Taste seeds and seedlings, showcasing rare and culturally significant crops
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A reimbursement stipend to support garden-related costs
Students plant, care for, and harvest their gardens, learning not only how food grows, but also why preserving food biodiversity is essential to a healthier planet and community.
To expand our impact, we collaborate closely with:
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School Garden Network – Sonoma County
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Slow Food USA School Garden Network
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Sonoma County Master Gardeners
These partnerships help ensure schools receive the support, guidance, and resources needed to create thriving garden programs rooted in the Slow Food values of good, clean and fair food for all.
Project Leader: Debbi Crapeau