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If we could provide food for all students this would be the best way of incorporating nutritional education in our curriculum. Seeing the growth in food and choices students are making about what to eat and try has been excellent since we started the lunch program with Flourish. It would mean healthier adults making healthier choices. It would remove so much financial and organizational pressure on our families.
Principal
- Elementary School
Garden Learning
We provide tools, consultation and guidance to help school gardens Flourish!
Youth Summer Garden Program
We offer summer work and volunteer opportunities in school gardens and kitchens for youth interested in pursuing sustainable futures.
Summer Workshops
This summer we have a series of workshops to support youth in learning to grow and preserve their own food.
Food Service Resources
See below for some of our favorite resources for supporting food services in schools. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are looking for something specific, we are always happy to help.
Did you know that less than 10% of the food consumed on Vancouver Island comes from this place. Over the past two generations we have become increasingly dependent upon imports from afar to feed our basic needs.
Garden Learning
Below are some of our favorite online resources for supporting school gardens. From activity repositories to information about pollinators and native plants. If you're looking for something specific, please don't hesitate to contact us, we're always happy to help.