If it involves plants, we are all in at O’Donal’s.
How do you get kids involved in gardening, growing food, and nutrition? The Maine School Garden Network involves students in growing, preparing and enjoying food they have grown at school.
The Maine School Garden Network (MSGN) was created in 2002 through the dedicated volunteer efforts of dietitian Anne Johnson, who was education coordinator at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, and UMO professor Mary Bird. They designed an organization that would support and promote school garden programs, realizing that through such programs children would:
- Learn how food and fiber is grown and gain an understanding of Maine agriculture
- Experience growing, preparing, and enjoying their own food
- Discover first-hand the connection between locally-grown fresh produce and good health
- Participate in a garden-based curriculum to enhance learning across subject areas
- Spend active time outdoors, cultivating an appreciation for nature
- Be part of a project which connects their school with the local community
We are proud to support MSGN and new gardeners!
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