Growing Gardens. Growing Minds.
Schoolyard Roots cultivates curiosity and connections through hands-on learning gardens. We engage communities with food and nature to inspire, delight, and bring classroom concepts to life.
WHAT WE DO
Schoolyard Roots (formerly Druid City Garden Project) partners with twelve Tuscaloosa-area elementary schools to bring learning to life through hands-on teaching gardens. Through our core program, Gardens 2 Schools, we bring project-based learning, outdoor exploration, and nutrition education to over 4,700 students in grade K-5.
Our teaching gardens act as outdoor learning labs in which students make classroom connections through Alabama State Standards-based garden lessons. Our programs help children discover their favorite fruits and veggies; foster empathy, collaboration, and environmental stewardship; get students excited about learning and going to school; and help students make classroom connections in real-world situations.
Find out exactly how we do it here.
WHERE WE WORK
We currently operate in 12 Tuscaloosa-area schools, with eight in Tuscaloosa City Schools and four in the Tuscaloosa County School System.
| Tuscaloosa City Schools Central Elementary Oakdale Elementary Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools - Elementary Woodland Forrest Elementary University Place Elementary STARS Academy The Alberta Schools of Performing Arts Verner Elementary |
Tuscaloosa County School System Buhl Elementary
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PARTNER WITH US
With your help, we can bring joyful, garden-based education to nearly 5,000 students and families across Tuscaloosa. Join our community of supporters here.
Interested in sponsoring this work? You could be one of our Garden Superheroes!
Contact us to learn more about donating or sponsoring our programs.
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