Contact: Agustin Arellano
Phone: 916-392-1350
E-mail: aarellano@bgcsac.org
Web Site: http://www.bgcsac.org
County: Sacramento

We have 10 raised beds, we have been doing garden activities for 7 years. We have some parent volunteers. We grow our own vegetables which we cook at our kitchen and share with the community to promote healthy eating.

Number of Kids Involved: 20
Square Feet of Gardens: 200

Grades Involved:

• 5 - 8
• 9 and up

We are interested in being E-Mail Pals and would like to exchange:
Yes, we would like to get ideas from other gardens that have been successful in different programs.

How our project is helping kids grow:
Teaching them safety, teamwork, respect and have fun.

Gardening Contexts/Emphases:

• Outdoor, Vegetables
• Outdoor, Flowers
• Community Service
• Intergenerational
• Multicultural
• Garden Art
• Composting

Level of Student Participation (hours/week/child): 3-4

Number of Participating Teachers: 5

Number of Participating Parents / Volunteers: 4

Number of Parent / Volunteer Participation (hours/week/person): 3-4

Funding Sources:

• $ Donations
• In-Kind Donations
• Grants
• Private

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