Food ED

This year, the ~1,121 students (grades 7–12) in our Monrovia secondary programs explored career pathways, entrepreneurship, and environmental stewardship through building vermicompost systems, growing hydroponics, creating plant fossils, and more.

Together with volunteers, they helped build a new garden at Monrovia High School and, alongside the MHS Humanities Academy, we partnered to develop a brand new seed library at Monrovia Community Garden.

We’re so proud of everything our students accomplished this year, and especially as we launch Eco Entrepreneurs (teaser and launch coming soon!), we’re excited for what’s next!

None of this would be possible without our incredible educators and staff, including our and fellows, who help bring these programs to life and support thousands of young learners 🌱

We also want to congratulate our graduating students heading off to college—we can’t wait to see how you continue to lead in environmental stewardship as you begin your next chapters!

This year, 2,228 elementary school students explored the garden through 48 unique lessons spanning TK–6th grade! 🌱

From planting seeds and discovering plant parts to composting food scraps, caring for worms, creating pollinator habitats, and investigating sustainable foods of the future, students built environmental knowledge and stewardship skills through hands-on learning every step of the way.

We couldn’t do this work without our brilliant staff educators and fellows educating thousands of kiddos 🌱

Thank you to our students and school partners for another incredible year of growing, learning, and exploring together in the garden. 🌻

With schools out for the summer, our team came together for a professional development week of reflection, learning, and team building to prepare for a summer of programming and planning. 🌱

From honing our storytelling skills and exploring the Chino Water Basin to collecting and pinning insects, this week gave us new tools, knowledge, and inspiration to bring back to our community and school gardens. We’re excited to carry these experiences into another year of environmental education and community programming!