Our Work

Our Work

CommunityGrows’ youth development programs provide a continuum of garden-based, hands-on environmental and health education programs at no cost to participants. Our curriculum focuses on environmental and garden lessons, nutrition education, civic involvement, leadership development, and job training for neighborhood youth.

Seed to Mouth

Encouraging healthy eating and food sovereignty through afterschool cooking classes

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Environmental Education

Promoting socioemotional development through in- and out-of-school garden curriculum

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BEETs

Empowering teens through a paid internship focusing on environmental justice, leadership development, and job skills

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News & Blog: Our Work​
Breaking News: Kids actually love salad!
December 23, 2021 Environment, Events, Gardens, Rosa Parks Elementary School, Salad Days
Wreath Making + Holiday Fair back in person!
December 15, 2021 African American Arts & Culture Complex, Booker T. Washington, Events, Magic Zone, Wreath Making
Meet our 2021-2022 Americorps VISTAS
November 1, 2021 Employees Highlighted, Program
Welcoming Students Back to the Garden
October 22, 2021 Program
On a beautiful sunny day, I hear cheerful little voices slowly beginning to approach the garden. Two small classes of kindergarten students from John Muir Elementary are coming to learn in person at the Koshland Community Garden.