Earth School-To-Farm

Earth-School–to–Farm

The programs are held outdoors and on sustainable farms and include a wide range of hands-on activities aimed at developing children’s understanding of nature. As the children learn about sustainable farming and healthy food, they also learn about the natural systems in which the farms are embedded.

Our programs span several months, with visits spaced out over the seasons and children split into small groups for more comprehensive learning.

Currently, we offer free annual programs to Title One schools, shelter teens, refugee youth, and students with special needs. We also partner with local high schools and homeschooling families for civic internships and service learning opportunities.

Thanks to a grant from the Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation, Ossining Children’s Center Kindergartners have experienced annual nature-based programs with SGITW. Watch the videos here.

Thank you to our supporters!
In addition to all the generous individuals and partners who have donated in support of these programs, we’d like to add extra special thanks to those who have given generously of their time and services to make Earth School-to-Farm programs so successful over the years:

Our deepest thanks also go to the foundations who have supported our Earth School-to-Farm programs:

St. Faith’s House Foundation.
The Alpern Family Foundation
The Jack DeVito Foundation
Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation
Child Advocacy 360
Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots and Shoots Program
Deupree Family Foundation
Whole Kids Foundation
Captain Planet Foundation
Eileen Fisher Community Partnership
The Dannon Company
Dr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn Foundation

And others who prefer to remain anonymous.

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