Experiential Learning in the Garden
Experiential Education Garden
This program at Windsor Elementary School connected students to a garden to improve eating habits, encourage trying new foods, and promote outdoor activity. It successfully engaged all students, teachers, and community members, fostering sustainable, healthy living options.

🌱 A school program connecting students to nature through garden-based learning.
🍎 Promotes healthy eating, new food experiences, and outdoor activity.

Why Go

🌿 Engage in hands-on workshops about soil, seeds, planting, and composting.
🍎 Improve eating habits by trying new foods like kale, swiss chard, and radishes.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Participate in a community-focused initiative involving students, teachers, and families.
📚 Integrate learning across various subjects like science, math, and health.
🌳 Understand the importance of being outside and working in nature.

Managed By

🏫 Windsor Elementary School (SD041, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Public).
🤝 Made possible by a DASH grant.
🧑‍🌾 Involves Connect Worker, preschool families, and numerous parent volunteers.
☀️ Supported by Windsor Neighbourhood Learning Centre (ELSA) adult learners and Windsor Summer Session for year-round garden care.

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educationgardenexperiential learninghealthy eatingcommunitychildrenschool programoutdoor activitynutritionsustainability