School Gardens

Innovative outdoor classrooms and food production spaces, are designed and built on school campuses as a venue for hands-on experiences with food, nature, and environmental science.

These living classrooms are a canvas for cross-discipline, hands-on learning, and building bridges between schools and the community. Including organic vegetable growing space, a cutting garden, a native perennial plants garden, composting, a sensory garden area, and a gathering-classroom space.

Want to get involved? Email education@mountainrootsfoodproject.org to learn what programs and volunteer opportunities are available.

 
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Crested Butte Community School Garden

818 Red Lady Ave
Crested Butte, CO 81224

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Gunnison Community School Garden

1099 North 11th Street
Gunnison, CO 81230