Columbia Heights

School District

• Blooming Heights Edible Schoolyard/Outdoor Classroom
• District-wide garden for grades E-12 and Adult Enrichment classes
• Fulltime, year-round Garden Specialist
• Various types of gardens including raised vegetable and herb beds, native butterfly garden, and fruit tree orchard
• School year and summer school classes taught in the garden
• Tied to grade-level curriculum and state standards
• Students from each school in the district participate in starting seeds indoors, outdoor planting and garden maintenance
• Garden produce used in cooking classes with students. Surplus sold at farmer's market and donated to local food shelf
• 100% Summer Adventure Club students participate in garden activities