Check out the latest news, articles, reports and research about Grow to Learn NYC, the Citywide School Gardens Initiative and related topics. This information can help in Building the Community Support a school garden requires to thrive. Download/share any of the info you see here to persuade others to get on board with your vision of a garden at your school. And our vision of a garden in every school in New York City. Scroll down to view featured articles.
Recent Press Related to School Gardens
May 13, 2010
“School gardens encourage more young New Yorkers to eat healthier diets and help them understand where their food comes from.” Said Mayor Bloomberg.
Mayor Bloomberg and Rachel Ray Announce New Programs to Promote Healthy Eating
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The New York Times, October 19, 2010
"There are already 285 school gardens in New York City, according to a recent state survey, part of a national school gardening trend. Most are small affairs, completely reliant on parent volunteers and teachers’ spare time," said Erica Keberle of GrowNYC, which coordinates school gardening projects around the city.
"Turning Asphalt into Edible Education"
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September 2010
A Report by the Dr. Robert and Veronica Atkins Center for Weight and Health, University of California, Berkeley.
"An Evaluation of the School Lunch Initiative" Changing Students Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior in Relation to Food
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August 2010
A CUNY and City Harvest Report for New York Policy makers, health and public health professionals, food advocates, school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and anyone who cares about the health of the young people and wants to improve the school system so more kids can eat better food in schools.
"Recipes for Health" -- Improving School Food in New York City
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