Schools
Garden Grant Informational Seminar
WHAT: Join Whole Foods Market staff to learn how to navigate the Garden Grant application process so your school can be considered to receive a grant and the support needed to start your own school garden. School Gardens are a great place for kids to learn about gardening, farming, cooking from real ingredients, and provides an outlet for exercise and physical activity. Please join us to learn more about the grant and how to fill out the paperwork necessary. Interested parties should call 630-588-1500 to register so we have enough seating.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Teachers, school faculty and PTA members interested in applying for a $2000.00 Garden Grant from Whole Kids Foundation, a charitable arm of Whole Foods Market. Grants will be accepted between August 17th, 2011 and December 31st 2011. Grants will be awarded in February 2012.
WHY SCHOOL GARDENS?
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A schoolyard garden positively addresses six of the eight contributing factors to obesity identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gardening helps children learn about making better food choices, encourage physical activity, reduce sedentary behavior, and lead to healthier environments at home, at school, and in the community.
At the same time, gardens provide a positive reason for school communities to come together, with parents, teachers, administrators, volunteers and children working together to green our communities.
