Garden
The Lawrence Elementary Garden
From seed to salad, our garden connects kids to nature and healthy eating. Parent volunteers make it possible! Whether you can help at lunchtime with weeding and watering, or on big build days, your hands make a difference.
Our Mission
Our mission is to cultivate a living classroom where students learn by doing—planting seeds, caring for the earth, and discovering the joy of fresh, healthy food. With support from the Whole Kids Foundation, we are expanding our garden to provide every grade level with opportunities for hands-on science, nutrition, and teamwork. The garden grows more than fruits and vegetables—it grows curiosity, wellness, and community.
Why Our Garden Matters
- It’s a science lab in the sunshine. Kids don’t just read about plant life cycles—they see seeds sprout, roots stretch, and bees get to work.
- It’s teamwork with dirty hands. From watering to weeding, students learn responsibility and the joy of working together.
- It’s healthy food with a story. Nothing beats the taste of a carrot you pulled from the ground yourself!
- It’s community in action. Parents, teachers, and kids all pitch in—growing more than vegetables, we’re growing connections.
Come Grow With Us!
Our garden only blooms because of helping hands like yours. Whether you can give an hour at lunchtime to weed with the kids, water a bed, or join a weekend project to build new garden boxes, there’s a way for everyone to pitch in.
- Love to garden? Great—we’d love your expertise!
- New to gardening? Perfect—come learn alongside the kids!
- Handy with tools? Help us build new beds and irrigation.
- Just want to spend time outdoors with students? We’ve got a spot for you!
Every hand makes a difference. Together, we can keep our garden growing strong for all Lawrence students.
Sign up today to volunteer and help our garden (and our kids!) grow.