Get your hands dirty with an immersive class that combines sustainable farming and creativity!
What’s Covered
Kids will learn to make seed blocks for efficient planting, tackle seasonal farm tasks like planting or harvesting, and build Hügelkultur mounds to enrich the soil naturally. This hands-on experience teaches real-world skills, connects students to the environment, and fosters a deep understanding of how food is grown sustainably. They will even get to make their own miniature Hügelkultur mound that they will take home. It’s an exciting blend of ecology, teamwork, and fun!
Educational Standards
Applicable Standards:
- MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Examples of ecosystem services could include water purification, nutrient recycling, and prevention of soil erosion. Examples of design solution constraints could include scientific, economic, and social considerations.