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In our school gardens and outdoor learning spaces, students can participate in guided activities, explore on their own, look for critters, make art, read books from our garden library, or just play!
In our school gardens and outdoor learning spaces, students can participate in guided activities, explore on their own, look for critters, make art, read books from our garden library, or just play!
Lower-grade students watering and reading in the Big Garden.
Third graders asked to create a butterfly sanctuary, raised money, and planted native milkweed and other habitat plants.
Students take an active role in our gardens, suggesting, researching, and implementing habitats and activity areas around the school.
A group of 2nd graders adopted the wetlands habitat as their special project, adding native Tule Reeds and other habitat plants.
Special guests presenting to students in our "Garden Classroom," one of several outdoor learning spaces
“Our teacher said to take a picture of our favorite place, so we’re taking pictures of the garden.”
— 4th graders
Our "Little Garden" provides a space for small groups, sensory play, and special events.
Signs around the garden help students discover on their own.
Our garden library has books for all ages. Kids use real "grown-up" field guides to learn about plants and bugs.
Students made mini-"zines" to learn about the living things in our compost piles.
"I love that you give them a way to practice the science and math we're doing in class."
— Teacher
We compare row crops to square foot gardening to practice math concepts.
During remote learning, our garden coordinator made virtual class visits, sent home activity kits, and hosted weekly open "garden chats" where kids could stay connected with friends from other classes.
“I didn’t used to like vegetables but now I like carrots and tomatoes.”
— 2nd grader
Unlike most school gardens, ours is open to students every day at recess and lunch recess, as well as for scheduled class visits.
Plant sale! Our garden program and School Garden Coordinator are funded by the PTA and community donations.
Support the garden program with a tax-deductible donation!
Support the garden program with a tax-deductible donation!
Our garden program and school garden coordinator are funded by the PTA and donations from community members like you.
Fairmont Elementary School is a Title 1 public school serving pre-K through 6th grade students from El Cerrito and Richmond, California. We have approximately 535 students from ages 4 1/2 through 12.
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