Isles has inspired gardens on the grounds of nine Trenton public schools,
with over 4,000 students from pre-K to 12. Isles educates students, trains teachers, runs cooking workshops for parents, and provides how to help in developing the gardens. School gardens are embraced by students, teachers, parents and school food service directors.
Teachers use the gardens to link conservation — as well history, science, math and even art — to the natural world. Through a partnership with the Trenton Board of Education’s Model Healthy School Program and Rutgers University Cooperative Extension, Isles is able to offer additional training about the food system, the environment, nutrition and health.
To enhance the learning experience from school gardens, Isles partners
with Fernbrook Farm for field trips, as well as education for teachers and students. Lessons and workshops at the farm meet specific New Jersey Department of Education Core Curriculum needs.
Garden News: Click here to visit Isles’ regularly updated blog about gardening and nutrition.
