In the garden program at the Edible Schoolyard, we emphasize four main skills as the foundation for maintaining a healthy garden and incorporate jobs into every garden class that appeal to the diverse interests and energy levels of our students.
A typical garden class with 6th graders at the Edible Schoolyard is 86 minutes (1 hour and 26 minutes) and is divided into three main parts: Opening Circle, In the Field (work time), and Closing Circle.
This resource provides the job descriptions for the staff at the Edible Schoolyard Project as of summer 2018. Also included below is our organizational chart and a grid showing the roles and responsibilities for staff members.
Many people are cautious when bringing bees into the schoolyard. This resource outlines the protocol for responding to a severe allergic reaction caused by a bee sting, as well as the letter we send to the school community to reassure folks and get them excited about having a hive on campus.
One of the most exciting aspects of designing a structure or open space is thinking about
the user experience, in this case our students. We believe there is an interplay between
what you build and why you build it and how the students will interact with it.
This resource lists basic tools for an outdoor kitchen and poses some questions to consider when building your tool kit. Also included are sample recipes that can be prepared using garden produce and a cooking kit.
