Mission

The primary activity of the organization consists of providing a Garden Curriculum of grade-level appropriate outdoor garden, science and sustainability educational curriculum to K-5 students. The curriculum supports and enhances California Content Standards in Language Arts, Science, History, Social Studies, and Visual Arts. The activity consists of curriculum preparation, organizing required supplies, on-site instruction, and post-instruction evaluations. The activity is conducted by Ground Education's staff and volunteer interns. The activity is conducted during school hours during the school year, and is also offered as a supplemental summer program. The program occurs at the campus locations of the client schools in Los Angeles County, primarily in the City of Long Beach. The activity furthers the exempt purpose of advancing education by providing K-5 children with hands-on outdoor garden curriculum that enhances the students' in-class experiences. It also furthers the exempt purp