School Garden Program
School gardens in Springfield have expanded to over 40 schools with a plan to expand gardens to remaining locations that can host an outdoor growing space. This year it is hoped we will achieve all elementary schools having an outdoor garden. Our gardens grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers and are used in engaging lessons to support academic curriculum standards.
Springfield School Gardens
- 40 Schools have outdoor Gardens
- 14 indoor gardens under lights
- 5 have Hydroponic Indoor Gardens
- 5 pollinator gardens
- These schools gardens produce food for the students that participate in them
Springfield Public Schools Garden Coordinator:
Kerry Cesan
SPS School Gardens Teacher
Science Dept.
cesank@springfieldpublicschools.com
Home Grown Springfield is the Culinary and Nutrition Program of the Springfield Public Schools
