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Young Learners, School, and Youth Gardening Program Services

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OSGI School & Youth Garden Program Outline

“Learn Soil. Grow Food. Restore the Earth.”
Our OSGI Young Learners, School, and Youth Gardening Program's Purpose is to
help students understand the importance of healthy soil through hands-on gardening, soil testing, and community involvement. The program connects schools with local gardeners and farmers who volunteer their knowledge and support.
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Educational Goals

Teach students what soil is, why it matters, and how it supports life
Build hands-on skills through gardening, composting, and observation
Strengthen understanding of plant growth, ecosystems, food systems, and climate

Happiness children study learning to prepare the soil before planting vegetables.

Community Goals

Connect schools with local gardeners and farmers for mentoring
Encourage students to participate in community garden-building
Create garden spaces in areas with limited green spaces or fresh food access

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Environmental Goals

Improve local soil health
Promote regenerative and nature-friendly growing practices
Introduce students to soil restoration tools like Earth Juice blends

OSGI Program Components

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School Garden or Soil Learning Plot

Each school designates a space to serve as a:

  • Garden bed
  • Raised planter
  • Container garden
  • Pollinator patch
  • Earth Juice Test Plot
Teenagers learn about vegetable gardening

Farmer/Gardener Mentorship

Local volunteers support the school by:

  • Teaching simple gardening methods
  • Helping prepare the soil
  • Showing how to plant and care for crops
  • Assisting with student-led garden days
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Student Soil Steward Teams

Small student teams help:

  • Maintain the garden
  • Track soil and plant data
  • Present findings to their class or school
  • Support new garden projects in local community spaces
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Empower Growth

Purchase The Young Learners, School, and Youth OSGI Curriculum

Empower young minds with our comprehensive OSGI Curriculum – tailored for learners, schools, and youth to flourish.
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School & Youth Garden Program

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Educational Curriculum

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This curriculum is designed to help students understand the importance of healthy soil through hands-on gardening, soil testing, and community involvement. The program connects schools with local gardeners and farmers who volunteer their knowledge and support.

Introduction

PHASE 1: Soil Preparation

PHASE 2: Planting

PHASE 3: Care & Observation

PHASE 4: Harvest & Celebration

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Young Learners Program

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Educational Curriculum

Includes all features from previous tiers with additional tailored strategies for enhanced soil health and fertility.

Meet The Soil

Soil Fun & Feel

Compost and Helpers

Seeds & Sprouts

Planting Fun

Care & Watch

Garden Helpers

Harvest & Celebrate

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