Marion Institute partners with the New Bedford Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services to pilot a Farm to School initiative in select schools this fall.

Over a series of planting day workshops, Grow Education Operations Manager Adam Davenport, along with Marion Institute Team members and volunteers, worked with students and teachers from 6 New Bedford schools to plant a variety of garden delights, such as kale, parsley, potatoes, lettuce, cilantro and much more! 

Over 18 presentations were given to students in New Bedford Public Schools focused on bridging community resources for the students of New Bedford. 

Resources for educators: for advancement of STEM curriculum while incorporating skills for healthy living and education on career opportunities in STEM-related fields.

Grow Education recently hosted a series of "Community Planting Days" at several school locations:  Gomes Elementary, Jacobs Elementary, Pacheco Elementary, Trinity Day Academy, Renaissance Community Innovation School, and New Bedford High School.

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Farmer Bill Braun captivates students at Pacheco Elementary with a little "seed magic"